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Joseph CoxonBluesky14h ago
Some really crazy cases in here - cop looked up ex-girlfriend and family in Flock 100+ times - cop stalked wife giving "test" as reason - cop searched one plate 395 times in 10 months; was later fired Cops keep getting arrested for using Flock to stalk people www.404media.co/cops-keep-ge...
Trust Metrics
83
Accuracy
75
Framing
70
Context
65
Tone
Accuracy83%
Framing75%
Context70%
Tone65%
Analysis Summary
Police officers across the US have been arrested for using Flock automated license plate readers to stalk ex-partners and family members. A Milwaukee officer, for example, allegedly used the Flock network to track a woman he was dating and her ex multiple times before facing consequences. The pattern exposes a critical gap in oversight of surveillance tools that law enforcement can access with minimal accountability. This is particularly relevant as Flock cameras expand nationally with weak or inconsistent data-access controls โ€” meaning similar abuse cases are likely to continue absent stricter auditing and access limits.
Claims Analysis (4)
โ€œcop looked up ex-girlfriend and family in Flock 100+ timesโ€
404media article confirms Jarmarus Brown, Orange City Florida officer, ran ex-girlfriend's plate through Flock system repeatedly during summer 2024.
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โ€œcop stalked wife giving 'test' as reasonโ€
404media article documents case of officer using Flock to track spouse under guise of testing system.
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โ€œcop searched one plate 395 times in 10 months; was later firedโ€
404media article includes documented case of officer with 395 searches on single plate over 10-month period, resulting in termination.
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โ€œCops keep getting arrested for using Flock to stalk peopleโ€
404media confirms 'more than a dozen cases around the country' of police misusing Flock for stalking. Post says 'keep getting arrested' โ€” accurate pattern but exact frequency unspecified.
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