L'entreprise Flock dit que ses caméras protègent les États-Unis. Pourquoi sont-elles alors attaquées ?
The company Flock says its cameras protect the United States. So why are they being attacked?
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In the United States, smart cameras from the Flock company are everywhere.
The police use these cameras to identify car license plates.
The company says that this system makes cities much safer.
However, many citizens think that it is excessive surveillance.
People have started to vandalize and destroy the cameras.
In some cases, protesters cut the cables or hide the lenses.
They worry about their privacy and individual freedom.
The authorities say that vandalism is a serious and dangerous crime.
Flock continues to install thousands of new devices every month.
The debate between public safety and privacy remains intense.
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