Colorado woman sues Flock over mistaken crime accusation from license plate cameras

Chrisanna Elser filed a federal lawsuit in Denver against Flock Safety, the towns of Columbine Valley and Bow Mar and two police officers after she was accused of stealing a $25 package based on an automated license plate reader hit. She seeks deletion of retained location data and a requirement that Flock demand a warrant, case number and supervisor approval before searches.

• Lawsuit filed in federal court in Denver against Flock and two Colorado towns
• The $25 package theft accusation rested on a Flock camera hit
• Elser wants retained location data deleted and warrant requirements imposed
• Flock says its system accurately located the vehicle; police interpreted it