Middle Tennessee police department explains use of Flock cameras amid privacy concerns. Here’s what we know

The Greenbrier Police Department clarifies its use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, emphasizing they are used for investigative purposes only and not for speed enforcement or facial recognition. The department highlights safeguards like restricted access, audit trails, and limited data retention, while addressing privacy concerns amid national reports of Flock camera vulnerabilities. Similar debates over Flock cameras are occurring in Tennessee, including a paused installation plan in Knox County and federal legislation proposed by Rep. Tim Burchett to ban federal funding for such systems.