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Tech briefing · Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Evening edition · Story 2 of 5

  1. Plymouth police chief unplugs Flock cameras after contract cancellation

    Plymouth City Council voted to end its contract with Flock in September, but the company did not respond to requests to remove its cameras. The police chief physically disconnected the cameras to make them non-functional.

    Why it matters: This highlights the challenges some cities face when trying to cancel contracts with surveillance companies.

    Sources: Tom's Hardware · The Verge

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