TL;DR
Texas police used an AI tool to draft a report that whitewashes their use of a nationwide camera network to track a woman who had an abortion, revealing how AI can hide bias in law enforcement.
In Johnson County, Texas, police used Flock's nationwide network of over 80,000 cameras to track down a woman who had a self-administered abortion, then used an AI tool to write up their report.
Surveillance and AI, hand in hand
The AI tool, Axon Draft One, turns body-camera audio into a written draft. Officers acknowledged using it in the report, even to summarize a discussion about 'the legal implications.'
What the report leaves out
The AI-drafted report says the woman couldn't be charged under Texas law—but it never mentions her family worrying about her. The only person voicing concern is her abusive partner, who asked police to find her. Police claim they searched for her safety, but their own report contradicts that.
Curiously, the department has refused to release body-camera footage, while Flock's CEO keeps lying publicly, saying the family feared for her safety. Abusers often weaponize 'welfare checks' to harass women who've had abortions.
AI is not neutral
The report contains typos and boilerplate, with officers claiming they feared the partner might have hurt her. The blend of AI drafts and human edits hides the real motive: helping an abuser track her down.
Bottom line: using AI to write reports turns surveillance and harassment into 'police procedure'—but you can't hide the truth forever.
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