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Metro Atlanta city auditing Flock searches, finds ‘no discrepancies’ in department’s use
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The audit reviewed 32 inquiries made by officers from January to July and determined they were all for legitimate law enforcement purposes. An audit of the Flock License Plate Reader system found no discrepancies in its use by a police department.
An audit of the Flock License Plate Reader system found no discrepancies in its use by a police department. The audit reviewed 32 inquiries made by officers from January to July and determined they were all for legitimate law enforcement purposes.
The police department had already taken steps to prevent potential abuses of the technology. Further details on the audit and the department's measures are available.
The audit's findings and the department's actions can be found through the source, which also provides updates on related stories and incidents involving the misuse of Flock cameras.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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