Flock is making its abuse-detection safety tool mandatory for all agencies accessing license plate reader data, after only a third had opted in since April. The push follows incidents like a Georgia sheriff's office arresting three officers for stalking acquaintances via Flock cameras. However, the ACLU warns there is no independent evidence the tool consistently detects malicious activity and calls for outside review.
Background
Flock is a Boston-based company that operates one of the largest license plate reader networks in the US, with cameras on police vehicles, private properties, and other locations. Concerns about law enforcement misuse of surveillance data have grown as cases of officers spying on ex-partners and acquaintances have surfaced.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 14, 2026 at 02:10 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10