#Repost mech.eng.world An investigation by the public-interest law firm Institute for Justice reveals a concerning trend of police officers using Flock surveillance cameras to stalk women. These automated license-plate readers photograph millions of vehicles daily and upload location data to nationwide databases, allowing law enforcement to track car movements with remarkable precision. While marketed as essential safety tools for solving crimes, the study identified at least 28 cases across the country where officers allegedly abused this network to track ex-partners, spouses, colleagues, and romantic interests. In many instances, officers bypassed department regulations to run hundreds of unauthorized searches without obtaining a search warrant, effectively turning taxpayer-funded technology into personal tools for intimidation and harassment. Cases spanning states such as Georgia, Florida, and Wisconsin have resulted in criminal charges, dismissals, and resignations. Alarm...