As part of a secret agreement, Amazon requires that police « encourage adoption » of its Ring doorbell surveillance cameras.
Dozens of police departments around the country have partnered with Ring, but until now, the exact terms of these partnerships have remained unknown. A signed memorandum of understanding between Ring and the police department of Lakeland, Florida, and emails obtained via a public records request, show that Ring is using local police as a de facto advertising firm. Police are contractually required to « Engage the Lakeland community with outreach efforts on the platform to encourage adoption of the platform/app.”
Check It Out: Amazon Requires Police to Promote its Ring Surveillance Cameras
Once again amazon shows itself to be utterly unethical. As with this article from JUST A SHORT TIME AGO: https://www.macobserver.com/news/treasury-secretary-amazon-has-destroyed-the-retail-industry/ Amazon is only good at harming others and using anything they can to further their greed.