REP. SYKES INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STOP LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FROM ABUSING FLOCK CAMERAS

Washington, Oct. 22 -- Representative Emilia Sykes issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced the Law Enforcement Accountability for Plate Reader Abuse (LEAP) Act to protect victims whose safety is put in jeopardy by law enforcement officials abuse of Flock cameras. According to the Washington Post, at least 50 law enforcement officials have been accused or charged with misusing Flock cameras or similar tools, with more than half of those incidents involving surveillance of romantic partners.This bill holds state and local law enforcement agencies accountable for misuse of Flock cameras and other automated license plate reader (ALPR) technologies by their officers. If a state ...