A man in San Diego was wrongfully jailed for a month despite Flock camera data showing he was 5 miles away from the crime scene. Police allegedly ignored the exculpatory evidence and relied on a witness identification based on superficial features. The case highlights concerns about police over-reliance on surveillance technology without proper verification.
Background
Flock Safety is a company that provides automated license plate recognition (ALPR) camera systems to law enforcement agencies across the US. These systems are increasingly used for crime investigation but have raised concerns about accuracy and potential misuse.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Jun 9, 2026 at 01:20 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10