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Flock “can’t tech its way out” of the stalker cop problem, experts say

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1 May
Flock cameras keep telling police a man who doesn't have a warrant has a warrant

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REPORT · WHO · Hacker News Best (RSS)OPEN STORY
13 Oct
Flock is a small fraction of the police department’s budget in Covington, GA. But amid fierce blowback about Flock’s surveillance practices, contracts with the company are now being scrutinized in cit

Flock is a small fraction of the police department’s budget in Covington, GA. But amid fierce blowback about Flock’s surveillance practices, contracts with the company are now

OPINION · WHERE · WiredOPEN STORY
13 Aug
Flock CEO: ‘We got this one wrong’

Surveillance tech company Flock is rolling out updates to address reports of cops across the country abusing its tools to stalk ex-romantic partners and others. CEO Garrett

REPORT · WHO · The Verge TechOPEN STORY
13 Aug
Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works

Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works

OPINION · WHO · TechCrunchOPEN STORY
27 Aug
After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal investigation records show.

After an affair with a fellow police officer ended, a Georgia cop used Flock to track her movements—and those of a man whose vehicle often showed up near hers, internal

OPINION · WHAT · WiredOPEN STORY
13 Jul
The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.

The LAPD, one of Flock's biggest government customers, is ending its contract with the company citing civil liberties concerns.

OPINION · WHAT · TechCrunchOPEN STORY
23 Aug
Flock CEO calls for ‘compromise’ as surveillance company faces growing backlash

Flock Safety faces a growing public outcry over concerns that its surveillance technology could be misused.

REPORT · WHO · TechCrunch AIOPEN STORY
5 Aug
Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines for a Pretextual Weed Search

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