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How rogue officers turned a nationwide camera network into a tool for stalking

Flock’s array of license-plate cameras was built to fight crime. But at least 50 law enforcement officers were charged with or accused of misusing it and other systems.

By Drew Harwell, Douglas MacMillan and Aaron Schaffer

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Police departments weren’t looking for officers abusing Flock. We did it for them.

An investigation by The Post led to the discipline of two officers accused of misusing license-plate readers. Their departments and many others had not done basic oversight.

By Douglas MacMillan, Aaron Schaffer and Drew Harwell

Flock unveils changes after Post report on police misuse of vast camera network

The license-plate-reader firm said it will require stricter oversight after a Washington Post investigation found dozens of officers had misused its cameras to spy on their exes and romantic interests.

By Drew Harwell, Douglas MacMillan and Aaron Schaffer

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