Flock automatic license-plate cameras have helped solve lots of crimes, but their widespread use has also drawn criticism from privacy advocates who warn the data collected has potential for misuse. More than 80 of the cameras have been installed in Dane County, including four around Capitol Square maintained by Capitol Police.
Four Flock cameras, operated by the Wisconsin State Capitol Police, are located on traffic lights around Madison’s Capitol Square. The city of Madison has so far not adopted the cameras.
Photos, video and audio taken by the cameras are uploaded to wireless servers where they can be accessed by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
Flock automatic license-plate cameras have helped solve lots of crimes, but their widespread use has also drawn criticism from privacy advocates who warn the data collected has potential for misuse. More than 80 of the cameras have been installed in Dane County, including four around Capitol Square maintained by Capitol Police.
Four Flock cameras, operated by the Wisconsin State Capitol Police, are located on traffic lights around Madison’s Capitol Square. The city of Madison has so far not adopted the cameras.
Photos, video and audio taken by the cameras are uploaded to wireless servers where they can be accessed by local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
