Flock to Tighten Security Features

Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company that is under scrutiny from lawmakers from both parties, civil liberties advocates and citizens across the U.S., announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform intended to quell privacy concerns and address documented abuses of its system by some members of law enforcement. Users will now be required to enter a code from their records management system tying each search to a specific case before it is run.  Customers will also be allowed to decide which offense types - such as homicide or arson. The changes will be implemented by January 1st.