The city of Dayton, Ohio, has resorted to covering Flock Safety surveillance cameras with garbage bags because officials cannot verify if the hardware remains active following contract termination. This situation reveals significant transparency issues regarding third-party surveillance infrastructure and the lack of end-user control over hardware deactivation. Tech professionals in the public sector should watch for shifting contract requirements that mandate verifiable "off" switches to prevent private contractors from maintaining unauthorized data access.
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Ali NematiWritten by Ali
