Flock Cameras Set Ablaze in Georgia Amid Surveillance Backlash
In Dougherty County, Georgia, two Flock Safety cameras were set on fire, prompting the local police department to seek assistance from the community. Initially suspected to be a malfunction, the incidents were later classified as criminal damage to property. Flock Safety, known for its automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and other security devices, has faced criticism for its partnerships with law enforcement agencies. Concerns have been raised about privacy violations, with reports of law enforcement officials misusing ALPR data. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has highlighted that less than 1% of vehicles scanned by Flock's systems are linked to crimes, yet their data is stored in a national database accessible to law enforcement. The backlash against Flock has led to some police departments, including the Los Angeles Police Department, ending their contracts with the company. 
