Woman Sues Cumberland for Alleged Wrongful Arrest Tied to Flock Cameras

False-arrest case puts Rhode Island Flock cameras under scrutiny over photos of passengers

The ACLU of Rhode Island is demanding that Cumberland end its deal with Flock Safety, raising concerns about surveillance beyond what residents were told.

Woman sues Cumberland for alleged wrongful arrest tied to Flock cameras

Her attorney, Jose Batista, says the arrest stemmed from an incident in Cumberland that involved another vehicle that was not registered to his client or connected to her in any way.

Common Dreams: New Database Documents Over 100 Cases of Cops Abusing Flock Surveillance Cameras

Common Dreams: New Database Documents Over 100 Cases of Cops Abusing Flock Surveillance Cameras. “A new database launched Wednesday that details more than 100 cases of alleged abuse by law enforcement officers using Flock Safety’s nationwide camera network is adding fresh urgency to the growing backlash against automated license plate readers.”