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How Amazon Ring uses domestic violence to market doorbell cameras

Partnerships with law enforcement give smart cameras to the survivors of domestic violence. But who does it really help?

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How Amazon Ring uses domestic violence to market doorbell cameras
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    For years, Amazon Ring has pursued police partnerships. Now, some partners are experimenting with a more targeted use case: doorbell cameras to fight domestic violence.

    For years, Amazon Ring has pursued police partnerships. Now, some partners are experimenting with a more targeted use case: doorbell cameras to fight domestic violence.

    Advocates for survivors say the approach could end up doing more harm than good.

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