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Flock tightens safeguards after Post probe into police misuse of its cameras
technology15 days ago

Flock tightens safeguards after Post probe into police misuse of its cameras

Flock, a major license-plate reader network, announced sweeping changes to curb officer abuse of its cameras: officers must label every search with a criminal case number and the company will automatically review all searches for abnormal activity; the firm is also cutting data retention and giving departments more control over data sharing, in response to The Washington Post investigation that found numerous misuses by officers across hundreds of agencies.

AI-driven license-plate cameras spark Troy clashes and emergency orders
national3 months ago

AI-driven license-plate cameras spark Troy clashes and emergency orders

In Troy, New York, residents and city leaders are locked in a heated dispute over AI-assisted license-plate readers from Flock Safety, raising privacy concerns and triggering protests. The confrontation between the mayor and the council escalated to a state of emergency to manage the cameras, highlighting a broader national debate over surveillance versus public safety.

Colorado Police Deploy Drones as First Responders in Emergencies
law-enforcement-technology2 years ago

Colorado Police Deploy Drones as First Responders in Emergencies

Colorado law enforcement agencies, including the Denver Police Department, plan to use drones as first responders to 911 calls, aiming to save resources and prioritize urgent calls. While proponents see it as the future of policing, the ACLU raises concerns about potential impacts on civil liberties and First Amendment activities. The DPD is expanding its drone program with a $100,000 grant and aims to create a public dashboard to track drone flights.