Three Former Georgia Deputies Arrested for Misusing Flock Surveillance Cameras

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Three former Bibb County, Georgia deputies were arrested this week on charges of using Flock license plate recognition cameras to stalk individuals. The Bibb County Sheriff announced the arrests following an internal investigation into the deputies' conduct. Flock cameras, which are deployed on roads across every U.S. state except Alaska, are designed to assist law enforcement in tracking vehicles. The case has drawn renewed attention to a broader national debate about the privacy risks and potential for abuse associated with widespread automated surveillance technology.

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