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Flock Safety overhauls rules following ANF investigations
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tim Darnell , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the policy changes and investigations are available from Atlanta News First, which has been scrutinizing Flock Safety's practices.
Atlanta -based surveillance company Flock Safety has announced changes to its data policies. The company is reducing its default storage time for license plate data and implementing automated audits. This overhaul comes after reports of police officers misusing the system for personal reasons.
Atlanta News First investigations found over a dozen cases of officers being relieved of duty or arrested for alleged abuse of the Flock database. Further details on the policy changes and investigations are available from Atlanta News First, which has been scrutinizing Flock Safety's practices.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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