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Mayor says LAPD should stop using Flock devices; concerned data is used for deportations
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Libor Jany , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the situation and the city's plans for the Flock devices are available from the Los Angeles Times.
Mayor Karen Bass has expressed concerns about the Los Angeles Police Department's use of Flock devices. She believes the data collected by these devices may be used for deportations. The LAPD is currently renegotiating its contract with Flock Safety to address concerns about data sharing.
However, Mayor Bass has stated that Flock Safety has lost the trust of the people of Los Angeles. Further details about the situation and the city's plans for the Flock devices are available from the Los Angeles Times.
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Category: government Published: August 7, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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