Vandalism Targets Flock Safety Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns
Flock Safety cameras in Southold, Long Island, have been vandalized amid growing backlash against the surveillance technology. The cameras, which are part of a network used by law enforcement to track vehicles, were damaged over the July 4 weekend, with some having paint splattered on them and others having wires unplugged. This incident is part of a broader trend of vandalism against Flock systems across the U.S., including in California and New York. The technology has faced criticism for privacy concerns, with reports of misuse by law enforcement officials, including a case in Georgia where officers used the system to track personal acquaintances.