Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained
Flock, a surveillance technology company, is facing public backlash and vandalism of its cameras following reports of law enforcement misuse. The company is attempting to manage reputational damage while defending its role in solving crimes and locating missing persons.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the growing tension between public safety technology and concerns over mass surveillance and privacy rights in the United States.
The story so far: The head of Flock, a surveillance camera maker-operator that works with a range of clients in the U.S., issued an apology this month after the Washington Post reported that multiple law enforcement officers had abused his product network, with at least one case involving an officer who misused Flock to stalk his ex-partner through her car’s license plates.
Across the U.S., anger is mounting against the surveillance camera firm, with critics going so far as to disrupt or even destroy the Flock cameras in their communities.
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