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East Memphis flock cameras sawn in half at Eastgate Center
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Kaitlyn Miller , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points At least three Flock Safety cameras were destroyed at the Eastgate Shopping Center. The damaged cameras are part of a larger network of automatic license plate readers in the area, with at least 200 installed.
From Memphis, Tenn.: A vandalism incident has drawn attention to surveillance cameras monitoring roadways. At least three Flock Safety cameras were destroyed at the Eastgate Shopping Center. Police officers responded to a vandalism call, discovering the damaged cameras. The incident has reignited debate over the expanding technology.
The company behind the cameras, Flock Safety, has grown rapidly since its founding. It now holds contracts with many law enforcement agencies in the United States. Further details about the incident and the controversy surrounding the cameras are available from the source.
The damaged cameras are part of a larger network of automatic license plate readers in the area, with at least 200 installed. The full incident report is not yet complete.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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