The Cost of Convenience: LA Ditches Controversial Surveillance Tech The Los Angeles Police Department has suspended its use of Flock Safety cameras, raising questions about the trade offs made in pursuit of convenience and security.
On the surface, these cameras seemed like a straightforward solution to concerns over stolen vehicles and fugitives on the loose. However, serious data privacy concerns have been acknowledged by city leaders.
Flock's 138 cameras were used to scan vehicle license plates, feeding information into a database that could aid in tracking down stolen cars or fugitives.