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🌱 Patch AM: What do Flock camera controversies mean for privacy in Novi?

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Good morning Novi! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What do Flock camera controversies mean for privacy in Novi?
  • How will a new Novi summit secure tomorrow's smart vehicles?
  • What can Novi engineers discover at this year's Intelligent Vehicle Expo?

Also on today's calendar: Red Cross Blood Drive in Milford Friday, October 9 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 5 Michigan police agencies used Flock readers for immigration searches (bnd.com) — Novi is among several Oakland County communities where Flock license plate cameras have sparked backlash, including vandalism and contract cancellations. A Detroit News investigation found multiple Metro Detroit agencies used Flock data for immigration-related searches, raising fresh questions about privacy, oversight, and how local police coordinate with federal partners on investigations.
   

2. Finite State details securing software-defined vehicles (iotm2mcouncil.org) — A major automotive cybersecurity summit is coming to Novi this October, where Finite State will explain how it secures increasingly software-heavy vehicles. Local engineers and auto professionals can hear how its platform tracks deployed code, prioritizes vulnerabilities, and automates compliance documentation to meet tightening security regulations across modern vehicle fleets.
   

3. Just three weeks to go until Intelligent Vehicle Expo North America (autonomousvehicleinternational.com) — Novi will host the Intelligent Vehicle Expo North America from October 27-29, bringing more than 250 exhibitors and a free three-day technical conference to town. Residents working in automotive, software, or testing can explore ADAS, autonomous systems, AI, and in-cabin design while accessing multiple co-located events under the new Vehicle Tech Week North America banner.
   

4. MMPA appoints Chad Slump as Chief Financial Officer (morningagclips.com) — A Novi-based dairy cooperative, the Michigan Milk Producers Association, has named Chad Slump as its new chief financial officer to guide finances and technology during a major expansion phase. With recent investments in processing plants across Michigan, his role will influence how the Novi-headquartered co-op grows, innovates, and supports its farmer-members in the region over the long term.
   

5. 2 new teams join MLive's Top 25 as thriller-filled week shakes up prep football rankings (mlive.com) — Michigan's latest high school football Top 25 includes a tough note for Novi fans, as Belleville surged into the rankings after a 55-6 win over Novi. The statewide rundown highlights shifting powerhouses, close finishes, and upcoming matchups that shape the final weeks of the regular season for programs across Michigan.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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