Flock cameras across Minnesota are being vandalized in response to data privacy concerns

Flock cameras across Minnesota are facing increasing vandalism and theft due to data privacy concerns, with reports of damage in Edina, Winona, Duluth, and Plymouth. Local authorities note that while cameras are expensive crime-fighting tools, they operate under strict guidelines. Officials reiterate that data usage is restricted to local police departments for criminal investigations, with policies involving deleting data after 30 days.