Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of camera network
The Washington Post · August 13, 2026 · United States
One week after its investigation, the Post reports Flock will require stricter oversight: seven-day default retention (down from 30), mandatory case numbers on searches, automatic misuse audits, and lockouts for abnormal activity.
Why it is in the file
Ties the product changes directly to the Post's misuse reporting — useful when someone claims the guardrails were voluntary innovation rather than a response to documented abuse.
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