Cameras follow walkers, company says

Flock Safety cameras equipped with artificial intelligence track pedestrians as they walk, according to the company’s own training materials. The system follows individuals from one location to another, a capability the company states it uses to monitor people of interest.

Benn Jordan, a security researcher, found dozens of Flock cameras streaming video openly online. Jordan noted that the AI zooms in on and follows users regardless of whether they are flagged as suspects. He stated that the technology tracks anyone in the frame, not just those under investigation.

The company claims its devices do not track people. However, internal training videos show police officers using the platform to monitor suspects across multiple sites. The videos demonstrate the continuous nature of the tracking process, linking movement data across different camera nodes.

Jordan is currently cataloging police camera locations across the country. His project aims to map the extent of the surveillance network. The research highlights the gap between the company's public description of its product and its actual operational use by law enforcement.

The expansion of vehicle and pedestrian monitoring systems has raised privacy questions for residents. As camera density increases, the ability to track movement without a warrant or specific cause grows. The technology relies on AI to maintain a lock on a subject even as they change direction or speed.

Separate from the surveillance issue, veteran James Poggi is recovering from five back surgeries and a below-the-knee amputation sustained during his Marine Corps service in aviation. His wife, who serves as his caregiver, suggested a service dog to address the emotional strain of his injuries. The dog provides daily support and assistance with mobility.

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