Flock Cameras Saved Lives at Brown | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Providence police earned high marks for their handling of the Brown University shooting, praised for professionalism and adaptability under pressure — but the review flagged critical coordination gaps when multiple agencies scrambled to respond. A key breakthrough? Flock license plate readers, which slashed suspect vehicle possibilities from dozens to just two in minutes — a tool the chief says was vital despite privacy debates. The report also urges colleges to link their surveillance systems to the city’s Real Time Crime Center, with only one school currently onboard, to ensure faster…