Flock Safety Tightens License Plate Rules | Milwaukee News

Flock Safety is tightening its license plate tracking system after mounting pressure, slashing data retention from 30 days to 7, requiring searches to be tied to active cases, and launching audits to catch misuse — including suspending access when needed. Sparked by scandals like Milwaukee officers using the system on a dating partner over 100 times, the changes face mixed reactions: some applaud the move, while civil liberties groups call it a PR stunt, arguing it doesn’t go far enough — especially with loopholes for ongoing investigations. Flock’s CEO defends the tech, citing real-world successes like catching a hit-and-run driver, insisting safety and privacy can coexist. Police departments, including Milwaukee, are now reviewing the new rules as they grapple with past misuse and how to integrate these changes into daily operations. 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/b3df5048571ff61c