Hawley opens probe into police use of Flock Safety cameras and safeguards
TL;DR
Sen. Josh Hawley is investigating Flock Safety over concerns that its network of traffic cameras has been misused by police to track individuals and potentially cause false arrests. He has sent a letter requesting documents on misuse, data retention policies, surveillance capabilities, and safeguards, with a Sept. 8 deadline for responses. Flock Safety says it will cooperate and explain how its technology works and the safeguards in place.
- Hawley probes misuse of Flock cameras Politico
- Scoop: Senate Republican investigates Flock cameras Axios
- Hawley launches investigation into Flock cameras’ massive surveillance program The Hill
- Flock Cameras Are Spreading Across America. The Backlash Is Growing Just as Fast. WSJ
- Police use Flock to search license plates. Now there's a viral website to see if yours was one of them. Business Insider
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