If you haven’t seen one, you’ve probably at least heard of the controversial camera system that snaps photos of license plates and shares a name with groups of birds: Flock.
An Atlanta-based company, Flock cameras have been touted by law enforcement officers for helping solve crimes like thefts and missing people.
They hang on poles, facing parking lots and private businesses as well as housing developments. An investigation published by the News & Observer in May 2024 found the majority of license plate readers in North Carolina were made by Flock Safety…