Police chief unplugs Flock cameras after company ignores contract cancellation
The Plymouth Police Chief physically disconnected Flock Safety cameras after the company failed to honor a contract cancellation. This action follows ongoing controversies regarding the misuse of the surveillance system and algorithmic errors.
Why it matters
It highlights the friction between municipal governments and private surveillance vendors, as well as public concerns over AI-driven policing.
It's probably a good idea to put a 'Flock Sock' on them, just to be safe.
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