{
  "id": 2159964,
  "title": "Massachusetts police suspend Flock system after officer accused of misuse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/massachusetts-police-suspend-flock-system-after-officer-accused-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T14:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/massachusetts-police-officer-accused-of-using-flock-cameras-to-track-her-ex-girlfriend-department-suspends-entire-system-after-her-plate-was-searched-a-concerning-number-of-times/articleshow/133378528.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a significant move, New Bedford police have paused their automated license plate reader system following allegations of misuse by officer Emily Pacheco. Investigations revealed a troubling number of searches for one specific vehicle's license plate. Pacheco is currently on administrative leave while inquiries continue, alongside an extended abuse prevention order from a judge. This incident…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}