Flock is catching flak. Experts say other police surveillance tools are more worrisome

Oct 8, 2026 · Meg Anderson

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Flock is catching flak. Experts say other police surveillance tools are more worrisome

A police officer monitors video surveillance in the real-time crime center at the Irvine Police Department in California in 2024. It

Real-time crime-center software is a sometimes overlooked but powerful tool allowing police to aggregate immense amounts of data, significantly expanding their surveillance reach.

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