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Flock System Misuse Shocks New Bedford | New Bedford News
Two New Bedford cops are on the brink of being fired after misusing the Flock license plate tracker to spy on ex and current partners — a scandal exposed by a new system audit feature. The department’s lax, vague policies and lack of regular oversight allowed this abuse to go unchecked until July. Now, the Police Chief is enforcing monthly audits and requiring officers to have reasonable suspicion before using Flock. Community input is being sought as cities across Massachusetts reconsider or cancel their Flock contracts, sparking a nationwide reckoning over surveillance tech accountability…
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