Considering the conversation of Flock cameras recently, it’s always important to share some of the more important cases of Flock cameras being used to the disadvantage of everyday citizens. A video of a Bow Mar, Colorado, woman who was a victim of being misidentified in a series of package thefts, leading an officer directly to her house.
What’s even more interesting is that the only reason that officers even had to convict her was that she entered the area 20 times in the last month. I’m no mathematician, but if you multiply the five working days in a week by the four weeks in a month, coming to or from work might be the reason she’s in the area so often.
Because the town of Bow Mar only has about 900 people living there, officers might think that a Flock camera system would be foolproof. However, this case only proves the opposite.
The officer who quite literally came to her doorstep and accused her of being on camera stealing a package couldn’t have been more wrong, and it made the entire interaction go viral after he had been proven wrong. In cases like these, it’s pretty great that you can place a camera just about anywhere to get evidence to prove your innocence.
Officer Told Her Flock Cameras Placed Her at Package Thefts
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The video that originally took the internet by storm took place on September 27, 2025, and features the inside of Chrisanna Elser’s home, where she can be seen speaking with Sgt. Jamie Milliman of the Columbine Valley Police Department. He can be heard telling Elser that he vehicle’s license plate had been recorded as being in the same area as one that has had packages stolen.
She denied having anything to do with that, but the officer persisted, saying that he had her on camera. Interestingly enough, he didn’t have her on camera because she was able to use both her car’s dash camera and footage from a nearby security camera to prove her innocence.
He doubles down at the end, saying, “You can’t get a breath of fresh air in or out without us knowing,” referring to the Flock cameras.
Deputy’s Past and the Fallout From the Viral Encounter
Interestingly, Milliman had been placed on paid administrative leave by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in 2013, according to a published statement.
He had apparently failed to take reports from citizens over the course of a week, failed to Mirandaize a juvenile suspect before questioning her, and failed to complete other paperwork and documentation.
After the fact, Elser said that she wasn’t surprised to learn that information.
Why This Flock Camera Case Still Matters Today
As a result of the viral video, Milliman was also put on administrative leave for rude behavior, dismissive attitude, and unwillingness to de-escalate. As a result, he was required to undergo special training.
The Columbine Valley Town Administrator released a statement on the incident, writing, “When this incident was brought to our attention, we took prompt action and administered proportional discipline and retraining. We are ready to move forward.”
Flock cameras are still a touchy topic nowadays, with various reports of cops misusing the device or for personal gain. As of right now, there is no official update on how or what Sgt. Milliman is doing or if he continues to work with the Columbine Valley Police Department.