Flock Cameras Under Fire | Milwaukee News

Flock cameras are revolutionizing law enforcement—but with power comes peril. These AI-powered license plate readers, mounted on solar-paneled poles, help solve kidnappings and assaults, yet have been misused to stalk ex-partners. While cops can access a nationwide database for tracking vehicles, private buyers can too—though they’re restricted to their own footage unless sharing with police. Data auto-deletes after seven days (down from 30), but Milwaukee’s crackdown follows misuse: now only supervisors can use them for violent crimes, no cross-agency or immigration data sharing, and monthly audits ensure accountability. 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/7d7789b3c21d4a6b