One Piece of Flock Camera Data Put This Innocent Woman in Jail for 13 Days

Police didn't care that Linsey Isaacs' car was the wrong color, and wasn't damaged. They still arrested her because of Flock data.
255 points by HotGarbage 26 days ago www.jezebel.com 139 comments

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Flock camera data led to the wrongful arrest of Linsey Isaacs, who spent 13 days in jail despite her car not matching the description and showing no signs of damage. This case highlights the potential pitfalls of relying on automated surveillance technology in law enforcement.

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