Flock Cameras and the Privacy Line | Charleston News

Flock cameras, designed to track license plates for crime-fighting, are spreading rapidly—and raising alarms. Florida just banned new permits for them after investigations exposed police misusing the tech for personal surveillance. While the tech has value in targeted investigations, the real issue is constant, warrantless monitoring of everyone. Flock Safety promises reforms: tying every search to a criminal case and deploying an automated system to flag suspicious activity. But the core debate remains: can we balance public safety with constitutional privacy without sliding into mass surveillance? 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/a30ce56f0352d3c0