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Florida County Declines to Investigate Mysterious Flock Cameras

WHY IT MATTERS

The decision not to investigate raises concerns about accountability and transparency in the use of surveillance technology in the county.

What happened

A Florida county has decided not to investigate the owners of a group of unpermitted Flock cameras that were removed by mystery owners. The cameras, which were discovered during a countywide takedown effort, have since disappeared. Residents in St. Lucie County remain concerned about the data collected by the cameras, with one resident expressing worry that the data could be anywhere. The county had initially found 12 cameras, with five eventually claimed by city law enforcement. However, the police departments that claimed the cameras have refused to confirm who issued guidance allowing multiple cameras to be posted under a single permit. The county has chosen not to pursue an investigation into the matter.

LINKED SOURCES

Florida county won’t investigate sketchy Flock cameras removed by mystery owners

Ars Technica · Ashley Belanger · Discovery only; Condé Nast copyright terms apply

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