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236 incidents closest to “Flock Group Inc. (d/b/a Flock Safety)” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-EBCCF530 Jun 2020

Miami Police Used Clearview AI to Identify Protester

NBC 6 Investigators revealed that Miami Police used the facial recognition program Clearview AI to identify Oriana Albornoz, a 25-year-old woman, as the person accused of throwing rocks at officers during a protest on May 30, 2020. She was arrested a month later and charged with battery on a police officer; her attorney said he was unaware police had used the technology, as it was not disclosed in the arrest report. The police department acknowledged using Clearview AI to identify violent protest suspects after the fact, but stated they do not surveil peaceful protesters. The case is ongoing, with Albornoz pleading not guilty.

Company involved
Miami Police Department
AI system involved
Clearview AI

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-AB76UG8 Feb 2026

Ring's AI pet-search feature draws privacy backlash after Super Bowl ad

Ring, an Amazon company, promoted its Search Party feature in a Super Bowl advertisement, saying its AI helps reunite dog owners with missing pets. Critics said the feature, which is enabled by default, turns Ring doorbells into a mass surveillance network and could easily be adapted to track people. Ring said it had reunited 99 dogs in the US in 90 days and that customers keep full control of their data.

Company involved
Ring
AI system involved
Search Party

5 source articles · read the reporting →

Florida cop on leave in Flock probe after TCPalm questioned searches - Treasure Coast News

A Florida police officer was placed on leave after TCPalm questioned the officer's searches of Flock license-plate data on people's movements.

Company involved
Flock Safety
AI system involved
Flock Safety

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-5JAB8G10 May 2026

Federal court throws out Flock evidence after weeks of location data were used in traffic stop - KOCO

The system provided 30 days of location data on the driver's vehicle, which led to a traffic stop and search.

Company involved
Flock
AI system involved
Flock

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-0592PA9 Sep 2026

Police Investigator Accused of Making Over 4,000 Illegal Flock Camera Searches - Futurism

The system allowed unauthorized tracking of individuals' vehicles through license plate recognition, affecting five subjects including an ex-girlfriend who was searched 3,000 times.

Company involved
Albany County Sheriff's Office
AI system involved
Flock Safety ALPR

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-GZDT761 Jul 2024

Former Police Officer Sentenced to 5 Years After Misusing Flock Cameras To Stalk Ex-Girlfriend - Texas Scorecard

Former officer used Flock cameras to surveil and stalk his ex-girlfriend, her family members, and other romantic interests.

Company involved
Flock Safety

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-WWQVJ130 Sep 2026

Two Florida deputies arrested for Flock, ALPR abuse after TCPalm query - Yahoo

The Flock ALPR system was used by deputies to track the locations of a woman and a teenage girl for personal, non-law-enforcement purposes.

Company involved
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
AI system involved
Flock Safety ALPR

1 source article · read the reporting →

Hackers Extract Encryption Keys from Flock Surveillance Cameras, Revealing Person Detection Alongside Vehicle Tracking - finance.biggo.com

The system detected and recorded images of vehicles and people, affecting individuals in public spaces.

Company involved
Flock Safety
AI system involved
Flock Safety ALPR cameras

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TF37IC13 Nov 2025

Flock seeks to have security researchers' map of Flock cameras taken down — unauthenticated flaw exposed 335,701 camera locations nationwide…

The system captured license plate data and vehicle locations of individuals passing the cameras.

Company involved
Flock Safety
AI system involved
Flock Safety cameras

1 source article · read the reporting →

Oakland County investigating alleged misuse of Flock camera data by former deputy - WXYZ 7 News Detroit

The Flock camera system collected and stored license plate data, and a former deputy allegedly accessed it without authorization.

Company involved
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
AI system involved
Flock camera

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BYJEU61 Dec 2024

Indiana sheriff's deputy facing over 400 felony charges after alleged Flock misuse - WKRC

The system tracked vehicle locations, enabling the deputy to stalk and intimidate family members, his wife, former girlfriends, and others.

Company involved
Hancock County Sheriff's Office
AI system involved
Flock

1 source article · read the reporting →

Five Indianapolis officers charged following The Post’s reporting on Flock misuse - The Washington Post

Police officers conducted unauthorized searches on individuals' license plate data.

Company involved
Flock Safety
AI system involved
Flock

1 source article · read the reporting →

Senate hearing targets Flock Safety as officers face misuse charges - FOX 5 Atlanta

The system incorrectly linked Lindsey Isaacs's vehicle to a fatal crash scene, leading to her wrongful arrest and 13-day detention.

Company involved
Flock Safety
AI system involved
Flock Safety automated license plate reader

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BMN0L918 Aug 2026

Temple Police officer resigns after internal investigation into misuse of Flock Safety automatic license plate reader system - tdtnews.com

An officer conducted an unauthorized search of the Flock Safety automatic license plate reader system without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

Company involved
Temple Police Department
AI system involved
Flock Safety automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system

1 source article · read the reporting →

An abortion case has become flashpoint in Flock cameras controversy; Texas sheriff’s office used it to tr - The Times…

A Texas sheriff's office used Flock license-plate cameras to track a woman's vehicle in a case involving a self-administered abortion, making the case a flashpoint in the debate over the cameras.

Company involved
Flock
AI system involved
Flock, Axon Draft One

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-FQ7P1O1 Aug 2021

Lawsuit claims facial recognition program led to wrongful arrest - FOX 2

Identified Christopher Gatlin as a suspect in an assault, leading to his arrest and 17 months in jail.

Company involved
St. Louis County Police Department
AI system involved
Rekognition

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-CDKM4J1 Jan 2026

Judge Rules Sheriff Deputy's Warrantless Flock License-Plate Tracking Unconstitutional - Military.com

A sheriff's deputy pulled a month of a woman's location history from a networked license-plate-reader database without a warrant.

Company involved
Tulsa County Sheriff's Office
AI system involved
Flock

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-HE06HX10 May 2024

NHTSA investigation PE24015: Rear-end Collisions Involving Zoox Vehicles

Automated driving system controlled vehicle braking and acceleration, leading to rear-end collisions with other road users

Company involved
Zoox
AI system involved
Zoox vehicle

1 source article · read the reporting →

Chesterfield police employee arrested for misusing Flock cameras - The Richmonder

The system allowed unauthorized searches of license plate data, affecting individuals whose plates were queried.

Company involved
Chesterfield County Police Department
AI system involved
Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Reader System

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-8RC0AT1 Oct 2025

Kingsville police officer resigns after investigation into alleged Flock camera misuse - Yahoo

Kingsville police officer resigns after investigation into alleged Flock camera misuse Yahoo

Company involved
Kingsville Police Department
AI system involved
Flock camera system

1 source article · read the reporting →

Whiteside County sergeant misused license plate reader data, resigned; state police reviewing case: Sheriff - Shaw Local

The system collected license plate data on vehicles, and the sergeant accessed it without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

Company involved
Flock Safety
AI system involved
Flock Safety ALPR

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-QGL9US27 May 2026

Boulder police chief faces class action over Flock cameras' warrantless surveillance - Courthouse News

The system captured and stored license plate data and vehicle movements of Boulder residents and commuters, making it searchable by law enforcement without a warrant.

Company involved
Boulder Police Department
AI system involved
Flock Safety

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-8RUXO223 Sep 2026

Five More Cops Charged for Abusing Flock Cameras Amid So Many Similar Scandals That We Can't Even Keep Track -…

The system tracked the movements of individuals, including women stalked by officers, a private citizen, and a domestic violence victim's data shared.

Company involved
Flock
AI system involved
Flock ALPR

1 source article · read the reporting →

Former Emerson officer accused of misusing Flock camera system - wrganews.com

The Flock camera system captured license plate data of individuals.

Company involved
Acworth Police Department
AI system involved
Flock Safety System

1 source article · read the reporting →

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