After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network

Following Governor Abbott's order to restrict the use of Flock cameras, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) plans to maintain its extensive surveillance network while limiting access to the Flock database. Law enforcement agencies nationwide tap into this database at a rate of once every four seconds on average. This move comes after an inquiry from the Tribune, prompting DPS to reassess which agencies can access the network, raising questions about data privacy and oversight in law enforcement's use of such surveillance tools. The implications could shape future policies on data access and surveillance practices across the country.