Officer Investigates Flock Surveillance Cameras, Faces Retaliation
TL;DR. A Rhode Island police officer faced five internal investigations after questioning his city's deployment of Flock Safety surveillance cameras. - Officer Noel Pichardo discovered Flock's AI-powered license plate readers were widely installed in Pawtucket, collecting extensive vehicle data. - Flock Safety cameras use AI to identify vehicles by distinct features, creating detailed travel histories searchable across jurisdictions. - Pichardo's actions prompted multiple internal affairs probes, scrutinizing his conduct after he raised concerns.
- Pawtucket police officer Noel Pichardo discovered widespread deployment of Flock Safety surveillance cameras in his district.
- Flock Safety's AI-powered cameras collect detailed vehicle data, including license plates and distinguishing features, to track movements.
- Pichardo faced five internal affairs investigations after raising concerns about the surveillance technology.
- The system allows investigators to reconstruct vehicle travel histories across different jurisdictions.
Sources
- The Cop Who Took On Flock — wired.com