Flock Cameras Under Fire in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News

Flock Safety spent over $2 million lobbying last year, including $102K in Wisconsin to push for more license plate reader cameras — even as communities revolt, canceling contracts and removing the tech. These cameras track every vehicle, storing data for police, but critics warn of rampant misuse: stalking ex-partners, tracking reproductive healthcare seekers. Real cases emerged in Milwaukee — former officers charged with felonies for using Flock to stalk girlfriends, one getting probation, another facing charges since before cameras arrived. Despite public outcry, Milwaukee keeps its contract, citing crime-solving value — but city council members are demanding a full review: who accesses data, who it’s shared with, and for what reasons. Police say they’re committed to transparency, already adding audits and access limits, but council wants more — automated misuse detection and public reporting on every search. 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/c20903c6b9f7ccaf