Policy · 1h ago
LAPD pauses Flock surveillance cameras amid privacy backlash
The Los Angeles Police Department has halted use of Flock surveillance cameras following serious civil liberties and privacy concerns. The decision comes as public backlash against automated license plate readers grows. Flock cameras are used by police nationwide to track vehicle movements.
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The pause signals growing regulatory pressure on police surveillance tech, but the underlying tension between public safety and privacy remains unresolved.
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LAPD hits pause on Flock surveillance cameras due to 'serious concerns around civil liberties and privacy' — as the backlash continues to grow →
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