Flock camera data misused in wrongful arrest

A San Diego police department is facing a lawsuit after allegedly misusing Flock camera data, leading to a man's wrongful month-long jail stay. The department is accused of ignoring timestamp data from a Flock camera that showed the suspect was five miles away from the crime scene, instead relying on a flawed witness identification. This incident highlights concerns about the reliability and potential misuse of surveillance technology in law enforcement. Digital rights groups have previously raised alarms about Flock cameras being used for surveillance, questioning the balance between public safety and privacy rights.