Denver woman sues police, Flock Safety after being falsely accused of stealing package from porch

October 7, 2026 • 15:29

A lawsuit filed against Flock Safety and two Colorado towns alleges a woman was falsely accused of theft due to flawed Flock surveillance footage. Columbine Valley Police Sergeant Jamie Milliman cited footage from Bow Mar’s Flock cameras, which track vehicle movements, as evidence against Chrisanna Elser. Elser claims this warrantless tracking violated her constitutional rights, highlighting the privacy risks of private companies collecting extensive movement data accessible to law enforcement. Flock Safety defends its technology as an investigative tool, stating law enforcement is responsible for interpreting the data. The lawsuit points to the sergeant’s past disciplinary issues, raising further concerns about oversight and due process. This case reflects a national debate on surveillance technology, with several Colorado municipalities recently reconsidering or terminating Flock contracts due to similar errors and privacy concerns.

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