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Police use of fake Flock cameras sparks legal debate

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This week's 404 Media podcast discusses a controversial tactic used by law enforcement, where a police officer allegedly created a fake Flock camera to catch a vandal. The discussion questions the legality of charging someone with destroying property when the "property" in question was not real. The episode also touches on a lighter note about Darth Vader's supposed affinity for Flock cameras and a segment for paid subscribers reflecting on 404 Media's three-year anniversary. AI

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Police use of fake Flock cameras sparks legal debate

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  1. 404 Media TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Cox ·

    Podcast: Cops Are Making Fake Flock Cameras and Amazon Packages

    Cops making fake Flock cameras to catch people, Darth Vader unmasked, and our three year anniversary.

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