Police in an Illinois town repeatedly turned to Flock’s neighborhood surveillance cameras—logging over 1,200 scans—to track individuals accused of loitering, raising concerns about how widely such technology is being used to monitor public behavior. The investigation highlights growing scrutiny over private camera networks and law enforcement access to real-time footage without clear public oversight. Critics argue the practice blurs the line between public safety and invasive surveillance, particularly when targeting vague offenses like standing around. The report examines whether these tools are being deployed fairly or expanding police powers beyond traditional policing.
Police scanned Flock cameras in a single town in Illinois more than 1,200 times to investigate cases of loitering. The post Cops Are Using Flock to Spy on People for the Crime of Standing Around appeared first on The Intercept.
