> If someone shows up and asks me for something they technically aren't supposed to have, how am I supposed to know

Well, in this case, you know because "you" happen to be a ~$3.5b company with a legal department that already works regularly on negotiations and compliance to state/local rules, and likely months to calmly investigate and decide on a policy.

Has Flock Security made any statements claiming they were tricked or rushed by the feds?