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Flock Data Leak Sparks Public Database, Officer Fired

6/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Independent journalists uncovered that Flock exposed personal data and police queries, leading to the HaveIBeenFlocked database.
Anyone can search the HaveIBeenFlocked database to see if a license plate was run through Flock and why.
Joplin Police Department placed an officer on administrative leave after an internal probe into Flock misuse and later terminated his employment.
Flock reported fifteen police abuse incidents and says its Audit Assistance tool can flag unintended use.

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Story summary

Independent journalists uncovered that Flock exposed personal data and police queries, leading to the HaveIBeenFlocked database.
Anyone can search the HaveIBeenFlocked database to see if a license plate was run through Flock and why.
Joplin Police Department placed an officer on administrative leave after an internal probe into Flock misuse and later terminated his employment.
Flock reported fifteen police abuse incidents and says its Audit Assistance tool can flag unintended use.