A 92-year-old Cortland man was found safe after Flock Safety cameras flagged his car in North Lansing, according to the Ithaca Journal.
Deputies intercepted him at a gas station after an alert from the license plate recognition system. He’d been driving all night, disoriented but unharmed. Officials say the tech, combined with agency teamwork, made the rescue possible.
Still, the camera network’s use in Tompkins County is sparking backlash. Critics warn the system — which stores and shares vehicle data — could undermine sanctuary city policies. Flock recently paused federal pilot programs amid concerns over data sharing with agencies like ICE.
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