"Now, local US law enforcement agencies that use Flock's platforms Nova or FlockOS can request video footage from Ring users through the Neighbors app. In the request, Ring says that law enforcement must include details about an alleged crime and its time and location. They must also include a "unique investigation code." A request for footage will appear in Ring's Neighbors app feed to all users in certain areas of interest."
"Ring tells its users that participation in the Community Request program is "completely optional." Users can turn off notifications for the request entirely, and the company says that law enforcement agencies cannot see who does or does not receive their requests or who declines to respond to their requests. Ring says that the rollout will occur in the coming months. For years, it's been reported that Ring works with law enforcement, often providing data without a warrant."
Ring has partnered with Flock to allow local US law enforcement using Flock's Nova or FlockOS platforms to request video footage from Ring users via the Neighbors app. Requests must include details about an alleged crime, time, location and a "unique investigation code." Requests appear in Neighbors feeds for users in specified areas. Participation is optional and users can disable notifications; agencies cannot see who received or declined requests. Ring plans a phased rollout in coming months. Ring has previously provided data to law enforcement without warrants and retains an emergency carveout for warrantless data sharing.
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