Amazon’s Ring cameras are fortifying their connections with law enforcement. This week, the corporation disclosed a new alliance that streamlines police access to user footage. The arrangement permits more than 5,000 law enforcement agencies to request Ring video through Flock Safety, a surveillance platform already employed by police departments across the nation.

Per the announcement, law enforcement agencies employing Flock’s Nova system or FlockOS can “send a direct post in the Ring Neighbors app with information about the investigation and request voluntary assistance.” Agencies are required to specify the locations, timeframes, and nature of the incident they are probing. Flock emphasizes that participating Ring users will remain anonymous and that participation is completely voluntary.

The partnership signifies another advancement in Ring’s renewed collaboration with law enforcement, representing a notable departure from its earlier attempt to distance itself in recent years. In 2024, the company eliminated its Request for Assistance feature in the Neighbors app, which had enabled police to request video without a warrant. At that moment, Ring sought to embrace a more “community-focused” model. This perspective shifted in April 2025 when founder Jamie Siminoff rejoined Amazon.

Since his return, Ring has launched multiple new police integrations, including an agreement with taser manufacturer Axon that allows officers to request footage directly through Axon’s evidence management system. Amazon and Ring are also reportedly incorporating facial recognition features and an opt-in option that would enable users to livestream their doorbell feeds straight to law enforcement.