Amazon’s Ring is now working with video surveillance company Flock

Now, local law enforcement agencies in the US using Flock Nova or FlockOS platforms can request video footage from Ring users through the Neighbors app. In the request, Ring says law enforcement should be included Details about an alleged crime Its time and place. It must also include a “unique verification code.” A request for snapshots will appear in Ring’s Neighbors app feed for all users in certain areas of interest.

Ring tells its users that participation in the community request program is “completely optional.” Users can turn off request notifications entirely, and the company says law enforcement agencies cannot know who is or is not receiving their requests or who is refusing to respond to their requests. Ring says the rollout will happen in the coming months.