Hawley opens probe into police use of Flock Safety cameras and safeguards
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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.
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