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Meet the District 8 candidates: Should SFPD use Flock surveillance cameras?
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Io Yeh Gilman , as published by Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points Over 400 Flock automated license plate readers have been deployed. District 8 candidates have shared their thoughts on the use of Flock surveillance cameras by the police department.
District 8 candidates have shared their thoughts on the use of Flock surveillance cameras by the police department. The technology in question includes automated license plate readers.
Over 400 Flock automated license plate readers have been deployed. Candidates' views on this surveillance technology are part of a larger discussion.
Further information on the candidates and their stances can be found through additional reporting on the topic, which includes their perspectives on the use of these cameras.
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Category: Local Published: August 19, 2026 Source: Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? District 8 candidates have shared their thoughts on the use of Flock surveillance cameras by the police department. The technology in question includes automated license plate readers. Over 400 Flock…
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