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Flock Safety CEO apologizes amid backlash over police misuse of cameras

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Flock Safety is facing significant backlash due to the misuse of its license plate readers by law enforcement, with activists calling for vandalism against the cameras. CEO Joshua Safdie has apologized for the improper use of the technology, which has been employed by police departments across the United States. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about surveillance and privacy, particularly regarding the data collected by these systems and its potential for misuse. AI

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Flock Safety CEO apologizes amid backlash over police misuse of cameras

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

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    CEO apologizes for police misuse as activists call for vandal action against license plate cameras

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