Some Flock Surveillance Cameras Are Getting the Trash-Bag Treatment
Facing public backlash over surveillance cameras, cities are turning to a low-tech fix to stop Flock from watching.
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Cities across the US (including Bend, Oregon, where I live) are canceling Flock Safety surveillance contracts. These systems use AI-powered cameras to read license plates, identify vehicle details, track people and even deploy camera drones over neighborhoods.
But some cities, like Dayton, Ohio, ran into a problem on Wednesday: How do they ensure the cameras stay offline while they negotiate the contract's end? In these cases, they've turned to the humble black trash bag.
Local governments in both Dayton and Evanston, Illinois, covered Flock automatic license plate reader cameras with garbage bags after deciding to end their contracts, but before the cameras could be removed.
It's a low-tech option that prevents outside agencies from accessing footage. The move highlights ongoing concerns about the trustworthiness of these...
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