Misuse Report Records
Texas Sheriff Follows Abortion Patient across 5 states and 83,000 cameras
EFF reports on a Texas sheriff claiming a license plate search was for a missing person, highlighting potential for deceptive surveillance practices.
Georgia Officer Arrested for Misuse
CBS Atlanta reported on a Georgia officer arrested over allegations of using Flock cameras to stalk an ex-partner, highlighting severe privacy risks.
CBS: Flock Cameras Wrong Suspect
A CBS report out of Colorado documented an alarming failure where Flock technology misidentified a vehicle, leading to a wrongful detention.
EFF Surveillance Case Study
The Electronic Frontier Foundation documents how Flock Safety leads to mass surveillance without the 'due process' guaranteed by the Constitution.
ACLU: ALPR Against Op-Ed Writer
The ACLU detailed how ALPR data was used to target and monitor an op-ed writer who criticized local police surveillance practices.
Kansas Bureau of Investigation Alert
The KBI warned that the lack of oversight on ALPR databases creates significant risks for civil liberties and privacy violations.
Pasadena Council Calls for Transparency
Click2Houston reports on a council member calling for accountability after a police sergeant’s resignation over alleged misuse of the Flock system.
Wichita Police Misuse Surveillance
An audit in Wichita revealed that officers were using the system to track individuals without any legitimate law enforcement purpose.
ACLU Wisconsin Slams Misuse
The ACLU of Wisconsin responded to accusations of a Milwaukee police officer misusing Flock surveillance technology for non-law enforcement purposes.
Flock Accesses Childrens Gym Cameras
Media report revealed Flock accessing real-time camera footage inside a Jewish children's gymnastics studio, raising severe ethical and transparency alarms.
WRDW: Deputies Arrested for Misuse
WRDW reports three local deputies were arrested and fired over accusations of misusing license plate readers for personal surveillance.