QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do You Have Concerns About Flock Cameras and Civil Liberties?

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have concerns about Flock cameras and civil liberties?

Flock cameras are pretty much everywhere these days -- at least, if you're in Columbia or Jefferson City. In Columbia, the ubiquitous cameras have drawn concerns from some residents, as they have nationwide, especially after stories of abuses tied to police officers elsewhere misusing their camera networks. Worries have also sprouted up about the cameras' The post QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have concerns about Flock cameras and civil liberties?…

The Cop Who Took On Flock

After Noel Pichardo called out his city's embrace of Flock surveillance cameras, he was subjected to five internal affairs investigations in less than two years.

Flock Cameras: Helpful Crime-Fighting Tool Or Too Much Surveillance?

Flock cameras have been getting increasing attention nationwide, with police departments touting the technology as another tool to help solve crimes, while others have raised concerns about privacy and the growing use of automated license plate readers. The cameras are designed to capture license plates and vehicle information, which can then assist law enforcement in […]