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New Bedford Pauses Flock Cameras After Misuse | Providence News
New Bedford’s Flock license plate cameras are on pause after an internal review uncovered potential misuse by a police officer now on administrative leave—raising alarms about privacy, accountability, and how this tech is being deployed. The city is launching a full audit, consulting community leaders, and preparing to revisit the contract at its next council meeting. While police tout the system as vital for investigations, residents and other municipalities are pushing back over data concerns. Notably, Flock’s CEO called the incident disappointing but affirmed that accountability…
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