Ring's latest partnership allows police to request camera footage through Flock

Here is a 182-word summary of the news article: Amazon's Ring brand has partnered with surveillance company Flock Safety to allow law enforcement agencies to request footage from Ring's smart doorbells. This partnership reverses Ring's previous efforts to distance itself from law enforcement. Under the new program, police investigating an incident can request relevant footage from Ring users by providing details like the time, location, and nature of the investigation. The identity of Ring users who share footage remains anonymous. Participation is optional for Ring customers. Ring's approach to law enforcement collaboration has varied over the years, with the company previously providing access to footage without warrants. The new partnership was likely prompted by the return of Ring's founder to the Amazon subsidiary in 2025, as Amazon looks to offer cloud and AI services to law enforcement. While average Ring users may not be concerned, the partnership with Flock raises privacy issues. Flock's surveillance tools have been used by agencies like ICE to locate and detain individuals, without formal contracts. This casts a concerning light on the connection between the two camera networks.