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Flock teaches police how to surveil protests using integrated tech

Flock, a company providing surveillance technology, has been instructing law enforcement agencies on how to use its systems for monitoring protests and public gatherings. Training materials reveal that Flock's FlockOS platform integrates various surveillance tools, including license plate readers and drones, to create a comprehensive view of events. This capability allows police to track activities in real-time without a heavy physical presence, as demonstrated in a webinar discussing surveillance during the No Kings protests in Denver. AI

IMPACT This reveals how surveillance technology is being integrated and taught for public monitoring, potentially impacting civil liberties and protest movements.

RANK_REASON The article details how a company's surveillance product is being used and marketed for specific applications beyond its public claims, fitting the 'tool' category.

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Flock teaches police how to surveil protests using integrated tech

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

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