The Brief
- Dallas police have used Flock license plate cameras as vital safety tools, despite 25 recent cases of vandalism.
- Privacy advocates and lawmakers argue the cameras violate 4th Amendment rights by gathering vehicle data without warrants.
- Federal legislation has been introduced to require warrants for the technology, though the bill remains in its introductory stage.
DALLAS – Some local advocacy groups and lawmakers believe the Flock cameras used by police to track wanted criminals are an invasion of privacy.
Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are praising the cameras for helping to solve crimes.
Flock Cameras in Dallas
What we know:
There are approximately 670 Flock cameras located all across Dallas. They’re typically mounted on 12-foot poles and have a solar panel on top to power the camera.…