Flock Cameras Spark Privacy Debate | Jefferson City News

Flock cameras are everywhere, scanning plates and car details to help solve crimes—but they’re sparking a privacy war. Law enforcement calls them vital tools, like DNA evidence, while critics warn they’re building a surveillance state. Some communities protest, vandalize, or remove cameras. Even worse, civilian employees have misused the data to stalk people, leading some departments to scrap the tech entirely. In response, Flock Safety is tightening controls: slashing data retention from 30 to 7 days and requiring case numbers for searches. But skeptics say it’s not enough. As contracts like Columbia’s come up for renewal next year, cities must decide: safety or privacy? The choice affects every driver on the road. 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/d24d0281652f1c4b