Flock cameras remained active in two cities where officials had asked for them to be turned off

Flock cameras remained active in two cities where officials had asked for them to be turned off

Recent incidents in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Eugene, Oregon, reveal that Flock Safety’s ALPR cameras continued operating despite official orders to deactivate them. These events raise concerns about vendor trust and data security in automated license plate reader systems. #FlockSafety #ALPRbreach

Keypoints

  • Cambridge and Eugene cities discovered that Flock Safety’s cameras remained active after deactivation orders.
  • Cambridge terminated its contract after technicians installed new cameras without city approval.
  • Eugene’s police department launched an investigation into ongoing camera activity and data collection.
  • Flock Safety’s centralized database allows law enforcement agencies nationwide to access vehicle plate data.
  • Past incidents include Flock reinstallations in Evanston after officials ordered cameras to be turned off.

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