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Police Officer Misuses AI License Plate Cameras to Stalk Ex-Girlfriend in New Bedford
A New Bedford officer allegedly used Flock cameras to track her ex. The department has now paused the system. Not the first Flock story this week.
The facts
New Bedford police officer Emily Pacheco allegedly misused the department's AI-powered Flock camera system to track her ex-girlfriend's vehicle, leading to harassment, a restraining order, and an internal investigation. The department suspended use of the Flock system following the incident, citing privacy and misuse concerns.