Police Surveillance Companies Adapt Amid Contract Cancellations

Why it matters locally: Louisiana municipalities, including New Orleans and Baton Rouge, currently utilize or have considered contracts with companies providing surveillance technology, making them potentially affected by shifts in vendor availability and privacy concerns outlined in this national trend.

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Dozens of cities have ended their contracts with Flock, a company providing surveillance technology. Some of these municipalities are now exploring agreements with other surveillance companies. Privacy experts state that other companies offering similar surveillance technologies present concerns comparable to those raised about Flock. These experts indicate that the fundamental issues surrounding such systems remain regardless of the specific vendor.