BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Flock Safety cameras are facing new scrutiny as communities debate their role in public safety, privacy and law enforcement. Some said the technology can help officers investigate crimes and locate vehicles, while critics question how the cameras and the data they collect are used.
Now, Flock Safety is changing some of its policies following concerns about misuse by law enforcement, including officers here in Alabama.
Flock Safety Founder and CEO Garrett Langley said the company is adding safeguards to monitor how officers use the technology…