BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Battle Creek city commissioners and meeting attendees heard a presentation from Chief Shannon Bagley on the Battle Creek Police Department’s (BCPD) use of Flock cameras at a regular city commission meeting Tuesday night.
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According to Bagley, he was prompted to prepare the presentation following what he calls misinformation surrounding how Flock cameras aid local law enforcement in solving crime.
“We assisted another agency that had a homicide where the suspect had ties to Battle Creek. Through the use of Flock, we were able to determine that the suspect was currently in another state,” BCPD Capt. Jim Martin said.
The officer went on to add that Flock has also assisted in a hit-and-run case and a sexual assault case. The presentation clarified common misconceptions about Flock, including claims they track movements and use facial recognition technology…