Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
St. Lucie County in Florida discovered 14 unpermitted surveillance cameras, 11 of which have no clear owner, sparking privacy concerns among residents. The local Sheriff's Office claimed three of the cameras but has refused to explain why they were installed without permits.
Why it matters
The incident highlights growing public concern over the proliferation of surveillance technology and the potential for misuse by law enforcement.
“Makes me feel very unsafe” Florida cops say they don’t know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras Floridians alarmed by 14 mysterious Flock cameras; 11 have no clear owner.
55 St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office wouldn't explain why cops installed three cameras without permits. Credit: Barry Winiker | Stockbyte Unreleased St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office wouldn't explain why cops installed three cameras without permits. Credit: Barry Winiker | Stockbyte Unreleased Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Florida cops are facing questions after a mandate to remove all Flock cameras tracking cars on St. Lucie County roads led local police to uncover more than a dozen suspicious cameras operating without permits.
Local residents told The Washington Post that they were alarmed that no one knows who owns many of the mysterious cameras.
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