A RESPECTFUL COMMUNITY REMINDER
FLOCK CAMERAS:
FACTS WORTH READING
Documented cases, official findings and reporting to consider ahead of Monday’s discussion.
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Victim’s location passed to an alleged abuser
The police chief said an officer disclosed a domestic violence victim’s location to a relative suspected of abusing her.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Wrong vehicle; 13 days in jail
Lindsey Isaacs was jailed after investigators linked her vehicle to a fatal crash. Prosecutors later dismissed her charges.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Flock hit linked the wrong red car
Hugo Parra spent nearly a month in jail after police relied on an image of a similar car. Charges were dropped.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Searches despite a protective order
Police allege more than 200 searches occurred while the woman had a protective order against the officer.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Ex-partner tracking and harassment allegation
A former detective faces a harassment charge after an investigation found personal use of police resources and plate searches.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Personal surveillance and stalking case
A former officer pleaded no contest in a case involving improper Flock searches and harassment of a colleague’s spouse.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Police access used to track romantic partners
The former officer pleaded guilty in a case involving personal surveillance and violation of a restraining order.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Stalking charges after Flock audit
Five officers were charged; one is accused of tracking women and faces stalking charges. The allegations remain unproven.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Internal Affairs investigator accused of misuse
A detective investigating another officer’s Flock misuse was charged over alleged improper searches and placement of a GPS tracker.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗717 searches of estranged wife’s vehicle
An arrest affidavit alleges repeated searches of a vehicle associated with the officer’s estranged wife. Criminal charges were filed.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Flock searches of an ex and her friend
WIRED obtained records of repeated vehicle searches involving a former romantic partner and another officer.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Two officers found to have misused ALPR access
Internal Affairs found personal searches and policy violations. The chief recommended terminating both officers, pending disciplinary hearings.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Thousands of searches preceded an audit
The Post reported 3,759 searches involving an officer’s wife and acquaintances. Investigations and charges followed.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Outside sharing enabled against contract terms
Boston required outside sharing to be off. Officials discovered other agencies could access vehicle data and ordered it disabled.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗“LMAO” entered as a search reason
Audit logs show thousands of cameras were searched with a nonspecific reason. The report identifies no particular driver’s harm.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Images recovered from a physically obtained camera
WIRED examined images extracted after hackers physically obtained a camera. The report identifies no particular person’s harm.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Explore the documented ALPR abuse cases
Explore reported misuse and mistaken-identification cases involving Flock and other license-plate-reader systems.
READ THE FULL REPORT ↗Whether you support these cameras or have concerns, please listen, read the sources and let your voice be heard respectfully.
Charges and allegations are identified as such. These cases concern other jurisdictions and do not claim the same misconduct occurred in North Attleborough. Articles open in a new tab; some publishers require a subscription.