@glangley: In Michigan, last month alone, 53 missing people were detected with @flocksafety. Grandparents who lost their way. Kids…

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Flock Safety technology helped detect 53 missing people in Michigan and assisted in a hit-and-run case, as discussed in an interview emphasizing privacy protections.

In Michigan, last month alone, 53 missing people were detected with @flocksafety. Grandparents who lost their way. Kids who were abducted or missing. Yesterday in Fraser, Flock helped locate the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a female motorcyclist. I sat down with @laurenkostiuk_ and @Local4News to talk about how we’re helping first responders in these cases while also strengthening privacy protections.
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In Michigan, last month alone, 53 missing people were detected with @flocksafety. Grandparents who lost their way. Kids who were abducted or missing.

Yesterday in Fraser, Flock helped locate the suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that killed a female motorcyclist.

I sat down with @laurenkostiuk_ and @Local4News to talk about how we’re helping first responders in these cases while also strengthening privacy protections.

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