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Jen’s Two Cents is where curiosity meets accountability. I’m Jen Barber - Investigative Journalist and host of the "Jen & Friends" podcast. Real reporting. Real people. Really Arizona.

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As Arizona Agencies Rethink Flock, Another ALPR Proposal Draws Public Attention

Jen’s Two Cents reviewed Flock transparency portals after several Arizona agencies suspended, discontinued or moved away from the technology. Some names are gone. Others are still listed. Here's why.

As Arizona Cities Rethink Flock, Police Access Extends to 192 Home Depot Cameras

EXCLUSIVE: New reporting reveals law enforcement access to private Flock cameras and how deep that access could reach into Arizona neighborhoods.

“Abuse of Power Destroys Trust”: Flock CEO Responds as Arizona Scrutiny Intensifies

“Yes, we will see more,” Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley told Jen’s Two Cents as scrutiny of the technology intensifies across Arizona.

“Hypocrites.” Prescott’s Camera Debate Takes an Unexpected Turn

Police cameras vs. scenic cameras. Who's on the other side of the lens?

How Flock Came to Prescott: A Timeline Built From 550 Pages of Public Records

A $154,000 purchase order became the starting point for an investigation that uncovered hundreds of pages of records and exclusive answers from Prescott officials.

Cottonwood Council Faces Calls for Public Surveillance Debate

A bipartisan coalition called on the City Council to give the public a voice on surveillance technology already in use.

"Too Intrusive": Pinal County Sheriff Announces Plan to End Flock Contract, Citing Data Breach Reports and Fourth Amendment Concerns

One Arizona sheriff is ending his agency's Flock contract as residents in another community push for a public review of their own surveillance agreement.

Flock Around: What Arizonans Are Finding Out

Not every camera is tracking you the same way. Here's how the most common surveillance systems in Arizona actually work.

Child Safety Shouldn't Mean Surveillance: Why Parents Deserve a Seat at the Table

Built by parents, Protecting Kids Online puts real families at the center of the conversation about children's online safety.

The Wild West of Roadside Cameras: Industry Insider Weighs In on License Plate Readers, AI, & Public Oversight

The cameras are only part of the story. An exclusive interview examines the monitoring, data collection, and oversight questions surrounding America's expanding roadside camera networks.