Cristian Morales
Coverage of Cristian Morales in the Nexus archive.
- Menasha office sentenced for abusing Flock as statewide reckoning continues
A 32-year-old Menasha police officer, Cristian Morales, was sentenced to six months in jail and three years of probation for misusing Flock license plate reader cameras for unlawful targeted surveillance. Morales pleaded no contest after conducting seven off-duty searches across a nationwide network using the AI-powered technology. Judge Mark Schroeder criticized the actions, calling them an abuse of authority and an act of "oathbreaking."
- Flock on shaky ground in Wisconsin as communities weigh privacy and safety
Flock Safety's license plate reading cameras face controversy in Wisconsin as communities like Dane County and Verona drop contracts due to privacy concerns. Misuse by officers, including tracking romantic partners, and activist opposition from groups like Milwaukee4Palestine highlight tensions between surveillance technology and civil liberties.