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Leaked Flock guide trains police to counter public opposition to surveillance tech

By PulseAugur Editorial · [3 sources] ·

A leaked guide from Flock surveillance company instructs police on how to promote its automated license plate reader technology to city councils. The guide advises law enforcement to proactively shape public narratives and present a "carefully scripted presentation" to counter opposition and concerns about mass surveillance. It suggests reframing financial discussions to focus on the cost of crime rather than the technology's price, aiming to secure or maintain city contracts despite public concerns. AI

IMPACT This guide highlights how AI-powered surveillance tools are marketed and how public opposition is managed, impacting the discourse around AI adoption in public safety.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a guide from a surveillance technology company on how to market its product to local governments, which falls under the 'tool' category.

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Leaked Flock guide trains police to counter public opposition to surveillance tech

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Jason Koebler ·

    ‘Own the Narrative’: Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech

    "This document shows a coordinated effort from Flock Safety to compel law enforcement agencies to convince our elected leaders to represent their interests as a company rather than the interests of concerned citizens."

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech Article URL: https://www. 404media.co/own-the-narrative- leaked-flock-guide-shows-how-it-teache

    Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech Article URL: https://www. 404media.co/own-the-narrative- leaked-flock-guide-shows-how-it-teaches-cops-to-promote-its-tech/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9158837 Points: 24 # Comments: 1 https…

    LINKS 404media.co/own-the-narrative-leaked-floc…
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    ‘Own the Narrative’: Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.404m edia.co/own-the-narrative-leaked-f

    ‘Own the Narrative’: Leaked Flock Guide Shows How It Teaches Cops to Promote Its Tech https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.404m edia.co/own-the-narrative-leaked-flock-guide-shows-how-it-teaches-cops-to-promote-its-tech/

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