Cops Misusing License Plate Tech | Jackson News

At least nineteen cops across five states got caught misusing Flock’s license plate readers—not for work, but to track exes, family, or acquaintances thousands of times. It wasn’t internal audits that exposed the scandal; it was USA TODAY reporters who combed through millions of searches and spotted suspicious patterns. Agencies only acted after the press blew the whistle. This exposes a deeper flaw: law enforcement is handing out surveillance keys without checking how they’re used. Privacy fears are soaring as people feel constantly watched. Flock responded by hiding officer activity from public records (claiming it protects undercover ops) and launching a new misuse-monitoring tool—though it’s optional and only looks back so far. The damage is done, and the fact that journalists had to be the watchdogs raises serious questions about accountability in an age where tech makes oversight harder than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1c81d8a266cc57f2