The Brief
- Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were vandalized over the weekend.
- The St. Pete license plate reader was spray-painted gold, while the Sarasota camera and solar panel were smashed.
- A cybersecurity expert believes the alleged misuse of Flock technology raises concerns about oversight.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Flock cameras in St. Petersburg and Sarasota were damaged over the weekend, leaving both devices offline.
Tampa Bay police investigation
What we know:
A Flock automated license plate reader camera overlooking the Snell Isle Bridge in St. Pete was vandalized with gold spray paint. St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway says the cameras are not intended to monitor people.
“A lot of people are going to still think that we’re out there monitoring people,” he said. “We’re not monitoring people, we’re monitoring incidents that we can use this for.”…