Founder of Flock cameras says they only help, critics say otherwise

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Cities from all states, including Nebraska, are discussing the use of Flock cameras.

After an arrest last week in Wisconsin regarding an officer misusing the cameras, the conversation of Flock cameras and its uses has arisen.

Flock cameras are artificial intelligence powered automated license plate readers. The system takes photos and stores information of cars. The data is for police departments to use to find missing people, stolen cars, suspects and more. The cameras can be found on street lights, bridges and highways.

ABC News reported that over 120,000 are currently deployed nationwide to help fight crime.

The CEO and founder of Flock Safety said their cameras have made a positive impact among law enforcement procedures.

“We helped in over a million crimes last year,” Garrett Langley, CEO and founder of Flock Safety, said. “We’ve also helped with over 10,000 missing people.”

Critics call the cameras an invasion of privacy.

The Ord City Council voted just last week to remove the two cameras in city limits.