A Cop Searched 19,000 Flock Cameras Across 1,558 Cities. His Reason: 'LMAO'
Summary
A police audit reveals misuse of the Flock ALPR camera network for jokes and personal amusement, prompting privacy concerns. The Electronic Frontier Foundation found numerous free-text searches like 'LMAO' and 'IDK' across agencies, leading to calls for greater transparency and oversight. Flock later changed its system to pre-populated search categories, highlighting ongoing debates about surveillance tech in law enforcement.