Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras
Summary
Police in St. Lucie County, Florida, found 14 Flock cameras that track cars, but 11 have no known owners or permits. The county is asking camera owners to remove them within 30 days while concerns grow about privacy and who can access the data.Key Facts
- 14 Flock cameras were found on roads in St. Lucie County, Florida.
- 11 of these cameras had no clear owners or permits.
- The local sheriff's office claimed 3 cameras but did not explain why they lacked permits.
- Police misuse of Flock cameras has been reported before, including repeated unauthorized searches of individuals.
- Flock Technologies says it has added safety measures, but experts say they may not stop misuse.
- Residents feel unsafe because it is unclear who controls many cameras and who views the data.
- The county gave camera owners 30 days to remove unpermitted cameras before taking further action.
- County staff plan to cover cameras with plastic bags to block recording until removal.
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