Columbus Halts Flock Camera Program Amid Investigation of Officer Misconduct
Columbus Police Halt Flock License Plate Readers Amid Investigation Columbus police have temporarily suspended their use of automatic license plate readers from Flock following allegations that an officer searched the same license plate over 270 times in about 14 months. According to reports, Mayor Andrew Ginther expressed concern over the officer’s actions, describing them as […]
‘No Kings’ protest group takes on AI data centers, Flock
AI Newsletter Highlights In this newsletter: Protest networks like ‘No Kings’ are mobilizing against AI data centers and surveillance cameras. China intensifies its efforts in AI, posing an unexpected challenge to America’s dominance. OpenAI’s ChatGPT shifts its stance after originally identifying Trump as a key threat to democracy. PROTESTS AGAINST DATA CENTERS: A recent investigation […]
Josh Hawley expands investigation of Flock Safety cameras to three additional companies
Flock cameras raise privacy concerns after alleged misuse ‘Outnumbered’ debates privacy concerns surrounding Flock surveillance cameras after allegations of misuse by law enforcement, while weighing the technology’s role in solving crimes, locating missing people and protecting public safety. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., is broadening his inquiry into potential privacy breaches linked to Flock Safety cameras, […]
Florida prohibits Flock Safety cameras on state roads due to privacy concerns.
Jacob Rockwell, a resident of the Pensacola area, appeared on ‘The Sunday Briefing’ to voice his worries about red-light camera surveillance and to question liability for camera tickets after disputing a citation from another state. In Florida, drivers might soon encounter fewer high-tech monitoring devices on their commutes, as state officials have instructed local police […]
New Survey Reveals Most Texans Are Against Flock Cameras
Texans Oppose Use of Flock Cameras A recent poll reveals that a significant majority of Texans are against the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), like Flock cameras, in their communities. The Overton Insights/Texas Public Policy Foundation survey shows that 63.6% of respondents either somewhat oppose or strongly oppose the presence of these cameras. […]
Florida government mandates the removal of all Flock cameras on state highways.
The Florida Department of Transportation has instructed law enforcement agencies to deactivate all Flock cameras and other license plate recognition devices. In a statement, the department noted a “recent exponential increase” in these monitoring devices, prompting the need for action to protect the “sovereignty and quality of life” of Floridians. ‘It’s really none of the […]
Hawley initiates Flock investigation presenting new troubling evidence, emphasizing that Americans deserve clarity.
Missouri Senator Questions Surveillance Practices Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, has expressed significant concerns regarding the surveillance state and its implications for citizens’ privacy. On Wednesday, he made a statement that could impact numerous neighborhoods across the United States. Hawley commented, “The American people want to know who has access to their personal […]
Texas Governor Directs Stop to State Support for Flock Cameras
Texas Governor Halts Funding for Flock Cameras Texas Governor Greg Abbott has instructed all state agencies to cease funding for local law enforcement’s purchases and operations of Flock cameras. This decision comes shortly after the Texas Tribune began investigating $30 million allocated to local police departments for these cameras. The governor’s directive was issued on […]
This Flock AI tool tracks you even if you lack a name or license plate
Police utilizing Flock Safety’s AI tools can now monitor vehicles by analyzing their locations and movements. Flock’s OS Investigate, which was previously called Nightshift, is an AI system that recognizes vehicles and categorizes drivers’ “associates” based on how often they appear at the same Flock camera, according to a report from WIRED. Flock’s website code, […]
Police with guns distress woman, claim they misused Flock
A woman from Wisconsin experienced a shocking situation when she was arrested—at gunpoint—twice, all due to a mistake involving her vehicle in a surveillance system. Amber Newell found her car mistakenly linked to a homicide investigation from July, even though she wasn’t involved at all. It turns out that an employee from the Milwaukee Police […]