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How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking

By Drew Harwell · The Washington Post · August 2026
How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking
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"Flock’s array of license-plate cameras was built to fight crime. But at least 50 law enforcement officers were charged with or accused of misusing it and other systems."

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