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Florida cops say they don't know who owns 11 unpermitted Flock cameras

First reported by Ars Technica at · Updated · 2 sources

Officials in St. Lucie County, Florida, believed they had 52 Flock license-plate cameras but found more than that figure installed. Ars Technica reports 14 cameras raised alarm among residents, and 11 of them have no clear owner. Engadget reports the unaccounted-for units also lack permits, and police say they cannot identify who owns them.

  • Ars Technica counts 14 mysterious cameras, of which 11 have no identified owner.
  • Engadget says the county's inventory listed 52 Flock cameras before the extras were found.
  • Both reports say the 11 cameras were installed without permits.

Summary by Front Scoop from 2 sources.

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Engadget Florida county finds 11 unpermitted Flock cameras with unidentified owners · staff@engadget.com (Anna Washenko)