Flock CEO Garrett Langley responds to his camera critics: ‘We must continue advancing’
Flock Safety CEO Defends Surveillance Technology Amid Controversy Garrett Langley, the founder and CEO of Flock Safety, a company that produces license plate recognition cameras, stood by his technology during a panel at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco this week. This defense came at a time when Flock is facing terminated contracts and job […]
Representative Pat Harrigan presents legislation aimed at Flock cameras and ALPR systems.
Privacy Concerns Over Automated License Plate Readers Spark Legislative Action Americans are increasingly worried about privacy issues linked to Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers (ALPRs). These devices, which can capture images of vehicles and monitor their locations, have prompted a reaction from some lawmakers. Representative Pat Harrigan, a Republican from North Carolina, […]
Flock CEO Confronted by Protesters in Costumes Supported by Socialists and Raging Grannies
Protest Against Police Surveillance at Tech Conference Activists in costume brought their campaign against a police surveillance company right to a major tech conference. On Wednesday, dozens of anti-Flock demonstrators assembled outside TechCrunch Disrupt at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, while Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley was speaking inside, as per reports from […]
Flock cuts one in six positions as demands grow to dismantle its entire camera system.
Flock Safety Faces Backlash Over Surveillance Allegations Flock Safety has dedicated much of 2026 to alleviating concerns that its cameras function as tools for mass surveillance, tracking anyone who merely drives past. However, it seems lawmakers aren’t convinced, and the pushback is putting the company’s future at risk. Here’s a closer look at the ongoing […]
Flock cameras claim to improve crime solving rates while ACLU highlights privacy issues
Flock Safety Cameras and Crime Rates: A Controversial Discussion Flock Safety, the company behind the much-discussed Flock cameras, claims that crime clearance rates in cities utilizing these cameras are significantly higher compared to those that don’t. This assertion comes amidst an ongoing debate about the implications of such surveillance tools across the country. Phil Arnold, […]
Senate Leaders from Both Parties Hesitant to Use Legal Power to Control Flock
Concerns Over Surveillance Technology Remain Unaddressed by Senate Leaders Senate leaders from both parties haven’t taken concrete steps to legally address the surveillance issues linked to Flock Safety and similar companies. On Sunday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Flock Safety to delete any unrelated data collected by their technologies. He sought clarification on […]
Suffolk County has significantly increased the number of ‘Big Brother’ Flock cameras over the last year.
Suffolk County Increases Flock Safety Cameras Police in Long Island have quietly expanded the number of Flock Safety cameras, which monitor and record vehicles, more than doubling their presence in Suffolk County over the past year. Notably, many of these new installations are now focused on the Hamptons. Officials from the county indicate that since […]
AOC and Bernie Sanders Propose Legislation to Prohibit Federal Use of Flock Cameras
Legislation Aimed at Ending Federal Use of ALPRs Introduced Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York, along with Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders from Vermont, announced new legislation on Friday that seeks to put an end to the federal use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs). The proposed Ban […]
Unpermitted mystery flock cameras found in Florida
In St. Lucie County, Florida, the discovery of eleven unpermitted Flock surveillance cameras has raised questions about their origin and purpose. This finding came to light after county officials decided to take down the advanced, often controversial cameras that monitor traffic and capture driver information, as reported by the Washington Post. Initially, officials believed there […]
Vandalism of Flock Cameras Persists in Toledo, Ohio
Vandalism of Flock Cameras in Toledo Raises Concerns Flock cameras are facing significant challenges in Toledo, Ohio, with the latest incident marking the sixth camera vandalized in two months in a city with a population of around 250,000 residents. The most recent act of vandalism occurred on the city’s west side, as reported by local […]