Officer Ran 19,000 Flock Camera Searches Across 1,558 Cities Without Cause

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A police officer conducted approximately 19,000 searches across Flock Safety's network of license plate recognition cameras spanning 1,558 cities. The searches were found to lack any legitimate law enforcement justification, with the officer reportedly logging 'LMAO' as the stated reason for at least one query. Flock Safety operates a nationwide network of cameras used by law enforcement agencies to track vehicle movements. The incident has raised serious concerns about misuse of surveillance infrastructure and the absence of adequate oversight mechanisms. The case highlights broader questions around accountability and access controls for shared law enforcement data systems.

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