Wisconsin Cops Used Flock Surveillance Network 100+ Times to Track Veteran Who Recorded Traffic Stop
bbatsell · hn · 2026-09-06
Per Reason, Wisconsin police used the Flock automatic license plate reader network over 100 times to track a Navy veteran after he lawfully recorded a traffic stop.
The case renews concerns about abuse of AI-powered surveillance networks: data meant for public safety was used to locate and retaliate against a citizen exercising his right to film.
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