Introduction to Audit Assistance Flock, a surveillance company, has launched Audit Assistance, a tool designed to help identify police abuse. Flock claims Audit Assistance has already assisted in catching abuse, but h…

Flock has made Audit Assistance a mandatory feature for all customers. However, without a clear understanding of the tool's mechanisms, its true value or potential for misuse is uncertain. Independent verification of …

The Need for Transparency Transparency is essential for tools like Audit Assistance, given their potential impact on law enforcement practices and individual rights. Flock's reluctance to provide detailed information …

For example, if Audit Assistance is not carefully calibrated, it may fail to identify genuine cases of abuse or mistakenly flag innocent actions, leading to further complications. Flock must balance protecting its int…