Flock says it will now require US law enforcement to attach a criminal case number to license plate searches, after a WaPo investigation into police misuse (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/08/13/flock-unveils-changes-after-post-report-police-misuse-its-network/
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