Policy · 1h ago
LAPD drops Flock surveillance contract over privacy fears
The LAPD is ending its contract with Flock, a major surveillance provider, citing serious civil liberties and privacy concerns. The decision makes the LAPD one of the largest government customers to sever ties with the company. The move signals growing pushback against mass surveillance technologies in law enforcement.
Meridian48 take
This is a rare win for privacy advocates, but Flock's broader government footprint remains largely intact.
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