AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRhode Island privacy pushback on surveillance tech: New Bedford has temporarily suspended its use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras while it reviews privacy, data sharing, and oversight after audits and internal investigations. Local governance: Glocester voted 4-1 to end its Flock license plate camera program despite police citing “successful outcomes,” with residents saying they didn’t have full details when the system was approved. Regional policy pressure: Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is urging a pause on new safety cameras and ALPR deployments while the state develops clearer rules on what data is collected and who can access it. Tech & health in RI: University Orthopedics’ Joseph A. Gil, MD, performed Rhode Island’s first thumb joint replacement using the newly FDA-approved TOUCH® CMC 1 implant. STEM/education: URI and the Computing Education Alliance are hosting a free AI professional learning conference for K-12 educators Aug. 11. Climate & resilience: NOAA says July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous U.S., and Rhode Island emergency managers continue relying on ham radio operators as a communications backstop during major events.
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