Police said there was “zero doubt” they had identified the woman who stole a package. They were wrong. But that false accusation exposed something much larger: a nationwide surveillance network that photographs ordinary drivers, stores vehicle locations, and allows police agencies to search where cars have traveled. Flock Safety cameras have helped police recover stolen vehicles and solve violent crimes. But officers have also allegedly used license-plate-reader systems to monitor former partners, company employees reportedly accessed camera feeds for demonstrations, and residents attempting to audit the system encountered millions of records and enormous costs. The technology may work—but who makes sure that the people using it do not abuse it? ❓ Would you accept this level of surveillance if it helped solve violent crimes, or should police face tighter restrictions before searching where innocent people have traveled? 📄 Story tips, resources & support 👉 https://www.thinblueliesmedia.com Submit police accountability tips, bodycam footage, public records, court documents, and local story leads. 👕 Thin Blue Lies merch: https://www.youtube.com/@thinblueliesmedia/store Original reporting and footage discussed in this commentary: Atlanta News First Investigates. #PoliceAccountability #FlockSafety #MassSurveillance #PrivacyRights #LicensePlateReaders #PoliceTechnology #CivilRights #ThinBlueLies

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