Ring Ends Police Access to Doorbell Camera Footage

Amazon-owned Ring will no longer allow police departments to request doorbell camera footage from users through its Neighbors app, following criticism from privacy advocates. The company will sunset the "Request for Assistance" tool, but law enforcement agencies can still make public posts and share safety tips on the app. Ring's relationship with police departments has raised concerns about privacy and surveillance, leading to changes in its policies and increased transparency. However, the company still retains the right to share footage without user consent in limited circumstances and can provide videos to law enforcement with a search warrant.