Flock Safety License Plate Reader
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A license plate recognition system used by law enforcement to search and audit vehicle sightings.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 3 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 3 in the last 30 days. Confidence 34%.
Evidence (3)
- 8Hacker News·8/12/2026securityNew Bedford officer accused of misusing Flock cameras to track ex-partner
A New Bedford police officer is accused in court filings of using Flock license plate readers to track an ex-girlfriend after their breakup. The department has opened internal investigations, suspended use of the Flock system pending review, and placed one officer on administrative leave.
- 6Hacker News·8/11/2026securityFlock camera error links driver to homicide twice
A Flock license plate camera in Wisconsin incorrectly flagged Amber Newell's vehicle as connected to a homicide investigation, leading police to perform two felony-style stops within a week. Milwaukee police said the alert should have been removed earlier, but an employee failed to clear it from the system.
- 6Hacker News·8/9/2026securitySavannah officers fired over misuse of Flock license plate readers
The Savannah Police Department fired four sworn officers and two civilian employees after an internal review found misuse of its Flock Safety license plate reader system. The cases were also referred to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which is conducting an independent criminal investigation.