A Florida woman, Lindsey Isaacs, was wrongly arrested and imprisoned for 13 days based on evidence from a Flock Safety camera, which led traffic police to believe she was responsible for a fatal multi-vehicle accident. Her attorney, Patrick McGeehan, later conducted an investigation that confirmed her car was not involved in the incident. Flock Safety, the company behind the camera network, stated in a statement that its technology was not at issue in the case and emphasized that its cameras provide investigative leads, not definitive proof of guilt. Isaacs, who was not suing the company, said she held the law enforcement officers who used the technology more accountable than the cameras themselves. She added, "It would be better if they did not exist." Flock Safety, a private American company, operates a vast network of surveillance cameras and software used by law enforcement, neighborhood associations, and private property owners. The company specializes in automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), mass video surveillance, and gunshot detection systems. As of July 2026, Flock claimed to be present in over 6,000 communities across 49 U.S. states, scanning over 20 billion vehicles monthly. The system uses image recognition and machine learning to share data with police services, but it has increasingly drawn criticism for its potential misuse and lack of oversight. The incident involving Isaacs is not an isolated case. Reports have emerged of law enforcement using Flock cameras to track ex-partners, colleagues, and even individuals suspected of having performed abortions in violation of local laws. In 2025, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) exposed how Texas police used Flock data to track a woman suspected of an illegal abortion. More recently, a new report has increased public distrust of the company, highlighting concerns about privacy violations and the potential for misuse. In Florida, Isaacs was arrested based on images of her license plate and alleged physical evidence that was later found to be nonexistent. The investigation by the Florida Attorney General’s office revealed that the vehicle involved in the accident was a bordeaux-colored Dodge Durango, while Isaacs' car was black, indicating a clear misidentification. Despite Flock’s claims that its technology is an investigative tool, critics argue that its widespread use without proper oversight puts innocent people at risk. Isaacs’ attorney said that the investigation was flawed, with officers focusing solely on her black Dodge Durango while ignoring other potential suspects. Flock data, according to the civil complaint, actually showed Isaacs was 5 km away from the accident site just two minutes before the first 911 call, which should have cleared her. However, the evidence was ignored, and the case was built on flawed assumptions. As public concern grows, movements like “DeFlock America” have emerged, calling for the removal of these cameras and highlighting the dangers they pose to privacy and civil liberties.