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Retired Austin cop criticizes council over police tools
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
Summary: A retired Austin police officer says city council removed key police technology before a shooting rampage.
WHO: Retired Austin police officer
WHAT: Criticized Austin city council for stripping police of key tools by removing Flock license plate reader technology.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: Austin, USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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