Flock Camera Company Changes Policies After Deputies Used System to Stalk Individuals
Flock Safety, a company providing license plate reader cameras, is implementing policy changes following the arrest of three former Georgia deputies. The deputies were accused of misusing the camera system to stalk individuals, prompting a public backlash and internal review.
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3 Ex-Georgia Deputies Used Flock Cameras to Stalk People, Sheriff Says
The former Bibb County deputies were arrested this week amid a growing national debate over Flock cameras, which can be found on roads in every state but Alaska.
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Read full article →Flock is making changes after public backlash and 'arrests of several law enforcement officers'
Flock's updates include changes in the retention period and new search requirements for police. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Flock Safety is introducing new privacy, accountability, and security updates. The default data retention period is shortening, and law enforcement will be required to input case codes for searches. The changes come after backlash and media coverage, including from BI, on how the surveillance cameras are being used. Flock Safety is making changes in the wake of public...
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