North Carolina’s surveillance technology, as reported

Press coverage naming North Carolina or a jurisdiction within it — each story tagged with the technology it covers. 44 stories

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Aug 13 Madison County residents say Flock cameras pose threats, can be misused
The Asheville Citizen Times
Madison County, NC us/nc/madison
Iredell County, NC us/nc/iredell
Aug 12 Davidson County community pushes for Flock camera ban
AOL.com
Davidson County, NC us/nc/davidson
us/nc/davidson/city/lexington
us/nc/davidson/city/thomasville
Aug 10 ‘I don’t think we are done yet’: Female Cop in North Carolina allegedly used license plate cameras to spy on boyfriend’s ex-wife — as police chief warns she may not be the only one
newsbreak.com
Iredell County, NC us/nc/iredell
Aug 10 WECT INVESTIGATES: Sheriff addresses Flock concerns, announces policy changes
WECT | TV6 ($)
New Hanover County, NC us/nc/new-hanover
Aug 9 ‘Work boots and Subarus’: Local officials say the backlash against Flock cameras is becoming bipartisan
Politico ($)
Contract canceled
Macon County, NC us/nc/macon
us/ct/town/killingworth
Aug 7 North Carolina police officer accused of illegally accessing license plate reader data
WLOS
us/nc/iredell/town/mooresville
Macon County, NC us/nc/macon
Aug 6 ‘Deflock Dare’ petition asks county, towns to remove license plate cameras
Island Free Press
Dare County, NC us/nc/dare
us/nc/dare/town/kill-devil-hills
us/nc/dare/town/kitty-hawk
Aug 6 NC officer used Flock cameras to track boyfriend’s ex-wife, police chief says
CBS17.com
More coverage: NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Yahoo · AOL.com
us/nc/iredell/town/mooresville
Iredell County, NC us/nc/iredell
Aug 5 Why Wellesley Police are testing a Flock license plate reader
The Swellesley Reportalso carried by 1 other outlet
More coverage: 828 News Now
us/nc/buncombe/city/asheville
Aug 5 Asheville expands real-time surveillance capabilities
The Asheville Citizen Times
New contract
us/nc/buncombe/city/asheville
Buncombe County, NC us/nc/buncombe
Aug 4 WECT INVESTIGATES: Records detail how Flock system is used in New Hanover County
WECT | TV6 ($)
New Hanover County, NC us/nc/new-hanover
Aug 4 NC budget expands license plate reader cameras statewide
NewsBreak: Local News & Alertsalso carried by 3 other outlets
More coverage: Rocky Mount Telegram
Watauga County, NC us/nc/watauga
us/nc/watauga/town/boone
us/nc/ashe/town/west-jefferson
Aug 4 WNC wrestles with surveillance issues
The Asheville Citizen Times
More coverage: Hendersonville Times-News
Contract canceled
Macon County, NC us/nc/macon
Madison County, NC us/nc/madison
us/nc/macon/town/franklin
Aug 1 Wadesboro police warn against damaging Flock cameras
AOL.com
us/nc/anson/town/wadesboro
us/nc/wake/town/wake-forest
Jul 31 Flock surveillance cameras vandalized in July in Wake Forest, police say
AOL.comalso carried by 1 other outlet
us/nc/wake/town/wake-forest
Jul 31 Questions raised over Flock camera oversight after Charlotte police officer charged
CBS17.com
More coverage: Shreveport Times · AOL.com · WSPA 7News · Patch · +1 more
us/nc/anson/town/wadesboro
us/nc/mecklenburg/city/charlotte
Mecklenburg County, NC us/nc/mecklenburg
Jul 30 Charlotte Officer Arrested for Misusing License Plate Data Amid Privacy Concerns
Kiss 95.1 Charlotte
More coverage: V 101.9 Charlotte
Mecklenburg County, NC us/nc/mecklenburg
Jul 30 Lenoir County residents raise concerns over Flock camera privacy, transparency
witn.com ($)
More coverage: WCTI
Lenoir County, NC us/nc/lenoir
Jul 26 Holly Springs (NC) Police Chief Details License Plate Reader Program, Confirms Outside Agencies Can Install Cameras Without Town Approval
hollyspringsupdate.com
us/nc/wake/town/holly-springs
Jul 22 County votes to stop Flock camera funding
The Franklin Press, Franklin, North Carolina
More coverage: HighlandsNews.com
Contract canceled
Macon County, NC us/nc/macon
Jul 21 Haywood County says it will keep Flock cameras after Macon County removes its system
WLOS
Haywood County, NC us/nc/haywood
Macon County, NC us/nc/macon
Jul 20 Summer break drives food box giveaway at Sycamore Chapel in Greenville
WCTI
North Carolina us/nc
Jul 20 ECU mourns chem department alum Phil Hodges, whose legacy lives on in new scholarship
WCTI
North Carolina us/nc
Jul 18 Sheriff’s $13.3 Million Camera Deal Includes AI And License Plate Readers
The Rhino Times of Greensboro -
New contract
Guilford County, NC us/nc/guilford
Jul 17 NC Budget's Roadside Spy Cam Upgrade Puts Every Plate In Play
Hoodline
North Carolina us/nc
Jul 16 NC license plate readers are here to stay after a statewide test run
Raleigh News & Observer ($)also carried by 3 other outlets
More coverage: 828 News Now · WCTI · Raleigh News & Observer
North Carolina us/nc
Buncombe County, NC us/nc/buncombe
Pitt County, NC us/nc/pitt
Jul 8 Rutherfordton police defend Flock cameras after vandalism, warn of criminal charges
Substack ($)
us/nc/rutherford/town/rutherfordton
Jul 6 Macon County Sheriff’s Office addresses public debate over Flock cameras
FOX Carolina News ($)
Macon County, NC us/nc/macon
Jun 26, 2026 DRPS takes next steps in drone first responder pilot program
Durham Radio News
us/nc/durham/city/durham
Jun 23, 2026 Fayetteville approves new budget, including new contract for ShotSpotter
CBS17.com
New contract
us/nc/cumberland/city/fayetteville
May 14, 2026 Asheville accepts $1.1M for 'real-time' police camera system
The Asheville Citizen Times
New contract
Buncombe County, NC us/nc/buncombe
May 13, 2026 Asheville OKs real-time police intelligence center despite public backlash
828 News Now
us/nc/buncombe/city/asheville
Apr 29, 2026 More people in Charlotte are adding their security cameras to a police network
Charlotte Observer ($)
us/nc/mecklenburg/city/charlotte
Apr 28, 2026 Did your car get caught on camera? Madison County defends surveillance
The Asheville Citizen Times
Madison County, NC us/nc/madison
Apr 20, 2026 Flock cameras | Chatham County weighs future surveillance cams over privacy concerns
ABC11 News
Chatham County, NC us/nc/chatham
Apr 16, 2026 Asheville delays funding decision for 'real-time' police camera system
The Asheville Citizen Times
Buncombe County, NC us/nc/buncombe
us/nc/buncombe/city/asheville
Apr 16, 2026 ACLU calls for policy review after Maryland police used faulty facial recognition scan to wrongfully imprison Oklahoma woman for six months
StateScoop
Montgomery County, NC us/nc/montgomery
Anne Arundel County, MD us/md/anne-arundel
Apr 10, 2026 Schools to consider additional surveillance cameras: Sheriff's Office requests additions to track passing vehicles
reflector.com ($)
Pitt County, NC us/nc/pitt
Jan 24, 2026 Durham’s proposed $500K police data hub raises fears of community surveillance
Raleigh News & Observer ($)
Durham County, NC us/nc/durham
Nov 4, 2025 Durham crime | Police department to hold several town halls on real-time center
ABC11 News
us/nc/durham/city/durham
Sep 10, 2025 The Gastonia Police Department has a Real Time Crime Center
Gaston Gazette
us/nc/gaston/city/gastonia
Sep 3, 2025 Gastonia Police Department launches Real Time Crime Center
Queen City Newsalso carried by 1 other outlet
More coverage: WSOC TV · Queen City News
us/nc/gaston/city/gastonia
Gaston County, NC us/nc/gaston
Apr 9, 2025 Winston-Salem Police Department Real Time Crime Center improves response times
FOX8 WGHP
us/nc/forsyth/city/winston-salem
Aug 16, 2023 High Point police propose real-time crime center
FOX8 WGHP
More coverage: WXLV
us/nc/guilford/city/high-point

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