Cops Are Asking Axon to Make Their Cameras Look Different From Flock So People Don't Destroy Them
Axon says police want its ALPR cameras to look different from Flock devices as widespread vandalism and public backlash against Flock spreads.
Axon executives said in an August 26 webinar, later deleted, that law enforcement customers asked for ALPR camera redesigns so they look less like Flock cameras amid widespread vandalism of Flock devices. Some cities are switching from Flock to Axon cameras after reports of police misuse, including lookups for ICE, tracking of a woman who self-administered an abortion, and stalking of ex-spouses. Vandalism of Flock cameras has led to arrests, including a man charged with three felonies for breaking a 3D-printed decoy camera.
- Axon CEO Rick Smith said redesigns of Outpost and Lightpost cameras are under consideration based on customer feedback.
- Cities are switching from Flock to Axon after ICE lookups, abortion tracking, and stalking abuses were reported.
- Vandalism of Flock cameras has led to arrests, including charges over a 3D-printed decoy camera.
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“Is there any talk to redesign the Outpost to not look exactly like the Flock camera — I think it will help agencies with the optics while we batten down the hatches,” one apparent cop asked during a now deleted Axon webinar.
By Joseph Cox · 404media.co
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