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Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Brandon Wissbaum , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Summary created by The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Brandon Wissbaum, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 11, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway More information on this topic, including the challenges faced by police k-9 handlers, can be found through InvestigateTV reports, available on KOSA CBS7.
A mass surveillance system is being used by police departments nationwide, including the use of cameras to scan millions of cars. This system, provided by Flock Safety, helps solve crimes but can also incorrectly identify individuals, making it difficult for them to clear their name. The system photographs and logs every car that passes, regardless of whether it is involved in a crime.
Further details about the system and its implications are available from InvestigateTV. More information on this topic, including the challenges faced by police k-9 handlers, can be found through InvestigateTV reports, available on KOSA CBS7.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A mass surveillance system is being used by police departments nationwide, including the use of cameras to scan millions of cars. This system, provided by Flock Safety, helps solve crimes but can…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 11, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.
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