Hood County, Texas has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, prompting a request for a refund and the return of camera equipment. Constable Boyd Parr proactively deactivated and covered three Flock cameras after the contract’s end, voicing strong objections to warrantless surveillance. Parr reportedly told the company to “get your garbage,” signifying his disapproval of the technology. This action highlights growing concerns about the balance between law enforcement tools and the constitutional right to privacy. The dispute in Hood County is part of a nationwide debate concerning the deployment of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and similar surveillance technologies. The incident underscores increasing scrutiny of data collection practices by both government and private companies. Officials are now focused on ensuring all equipment is removed from the county.

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