Police Surveillance Companies Adapt Amid Contract Cancellations

Why it matters locally: Massachusetts municipalities, including cities and towns served by agencies such as the Dracut Police Department, Dracut Fire Department, and Dracut Town Hall, could be impacted by changes in surveillance technology contracts, as they may consider similar technologies or alternative providers.

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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.