Why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns (theguardian.com)

The Guardian reports that some US cities are pausing or ending contracts with Flock Safety’s automated license-plate cameras over privacy and data-sharing concerns, including fears that local data can be accessed by federal immigration enforcement. The article cites public objections from residents, council votes in places like Dunwoody, and reported investigations/audits where agencies accessed camera data without clear local authorization. While Flock says customers own the plate images, it does not sell data, and it has fixed specific security issues, critics point to contract language, security vulnerabilities shown by researchers, and the potential for out-of-state or federal searches to undermine community trust.