Amazon’s (AMZN) Ring Will Ask Police to Publicly Request User Videos

Amazon’s (AMZN) Ring Will Ask Police to Publicly Request User Videos

Amazon.com Inc.’s Ring, long criticized for a cozy relationship with law enforcement, will start requiring the police to publicly request home security footage captured by the company’s doorbells and cameras.

Beginning next week, police departments that want Ring users to help with investigations will be required to make the requests in the company’s Neighbors app. Previously, police officers emailed users in a dedicated portal.

Ring, the leading maker of internet-connected doorbells, has put cameras on the front of millions of homes, selling…

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