A police officer in the U.S. used an automated license plate reader manufactured by Flock Safety to scan the same woman's license plate 179 times — tracking her movements obsessively without her knowledge or consent. The officer resigned after the activity came to light, though he did not face criminal charges. This case is part of a documented pattern: at least 18 police officers have been caught using Flock to stalk romantic partners, exes, and other individuals, yet the system has minimal legal oversight. Currently, there is no warrant requirement to access Flock data, which privacy advocates say has turned these cameras into tools for personal surveillance rather than public safety.