Flock’s Surveillance Cameras May Finally Have a Weak Point: The Poles Holding Them Up

Road-safety advocates are warning that some Flock Safety license plate reader installations may be placed too close to roads or lack breakaway safety features. The concerns add to existing scrutiny of Flock’s automated surveillance network, including privacy objections, mistaken accusations, and difficulties some communities have faced removing or deactivating cameras. Flock says it will review its camera pole installations and address any issues found.

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