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Flock Safety's CEO says safeguards will be added to cameras in January - WRAL

Flock Safety's CEO says safeguards will be added to cameras in January - WRAL

Flock Safety, the company behind those widely used license plate camera readers, will add new software safeguards to its technology starting in January.

Flock Safety originally developed its cameras to assist law enforcement by locating missing people, identifying stolen vehicles, and tracking suspects involved in criminal investigations. Critics have consistently voiced worries about how broadly the collected data can be searched. Misuse by officers is another concern. The company, however, highlighted in a Thursday video statement that its cameras helped resolve cases for 1,000 missing individuals in July. They also reported recovering 20,000 stolen cars during that same month.

Common questions

Why is Flock Safety adding software safeguards to its cameras?

Flock Safety is adding new software safeguards starting in January to address significant backlash regarding privacy concerns and issues around police overreach. These upcoming updates are specifically designed to prevent any potential misuse of the camera system by law enforcement officers.

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