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JULY FILE // Jul 15, 2026
From Street Camera to Data Center
The camera collects the observation. Cloud infrastructure gives it memory, search tools, and connections to other systems.
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FILE 02
JUNE FILE // Jun 15, 2026
Axon Fleet 3: When a Patrol Car Becomes a Plate Reader
How Axon Fleet 3 reads plates from a moving patrol vehicle, generates alerts, and connects records to an evidence platform.
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FILE 03
MAY FILE // May 15, 2026
Flock Safety Cameras and the 30-Day Question
What Flock Safety cameras collect, how 30-day retention works, and which privacy decisions remain in local hands.
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