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[^2]\n\nThe Potter County Attorney's Office accepted a criminal complaint against Christian Eder on August 31, 2026, for tampering with a government record. [^3]\n\nAt least five county sheriffs in Florida are pulling the plug on Flock camera systems. [^4]\n\nThe Panama City CRA voted 5-0 to remove funds allocated in the 2027 budget for the rental of FLOCK camera equipment. [^5]\n\nFlock cameras have helped police recover stolen vehicles and locate missing people. [^6]\n\nThe sheriffs are discontinuing the systems amid concerns about how vehicle-location data could be misused. [^7]\n\nThe backlash against Flock cameras is growing within the Florida law enforcement community. 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