Trump endorses Flock cameras despite bipartisan backlash: 'I like them'
President Donald Trump endorsed law enforcement’s use of Flock cameras despite the intense bipartisan backlash they are facing in the court of public opinion.
TL;DR
- President Trump supports Flock cameras for law enforcement use.
- The cameras face bipartisan criticism over extensive surveillance capabilities and privacy concerns.
- Flock cameras use AI to scan license plates and store data in a large database.
- Concerns have been raised by officials like Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about potential overreach and data collection.
- Instances of misuse by officers, including unauthorized searches and stalking, have been reported.
- Despite controversy, Flock cameras have spread rapidly since 2017 and are used in almost every state.
- Governors in states like Pennsylvania have urged bans on the technology.
- Federal legislation targeting license plate readers is also in development.