The Latest Breaking News from Flock

DeSantis Breaks With the GOP on Flock Cameras — Public Is 'Right to Be Concerned' About Surveillance Network

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Flock license plate cameras are "out of control," as Florida's own enforcement records show the network has repeatedly aided ICE arrests in immigrant-heavy communities.

Latin Times · Aug 29

Lawmakers added $1 to Texans’ car insurance policies. That money paid for thousands of Flock cameras.

The higher fee, meant to combat catalytic converter theft, provided millions to expand the Flock network across Texas. Some lawmakers say that wasn’t the intent.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 28

What the Twin Revolts Against Flock and Data Centers Tell Us About the Power and Risks of Populism

What the simultaneous revolts against Flock and data centers can tell us about the power and risks of populism

Reason · Aug 28

Flock CEO Garrett Langley's address leaked online after he urged Americans to 'compromise' between privacy and safety

Flock CEO Garrett Langley emerged as the most controversial personality of this month as his surveillance technology company is facing massive backlash because of the huge scope of misuse of the technology. It is not confirmed whether the address shared online is Langley's real address. Many social media users shared…

The Times of India · Aug 28

The Tide Is Turning Against Flock Cameras: Florida, Arizona and Other States Start to Question the Surveillance Network

The tide seems to be turning against the use of the massive number of flock cameras in the U.S. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week that the rapid spread of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras has become "out of control," adding a powerful new voice to a…

Latin Times · Aug 28

Massachusetts police officer who used Flock cameras to track his ex-lover after she left their abusive relationship resigns before the town could fire him

A Massachusetts police officer resigned before a termination hearing after an investigation found he allegedly used Flock cameras and police databases to track a former partner without a legitimate law enforcement reason. The woman said she had left an abusive relationship with Rogers, while Stow later ended its Flock contract…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Flock CEO Says Americans Must 'Compromise' on Privacy; Then His Own Home Address Leaked Online

The privacy debate surrounding Flock Safety, a leading $8.4B surveillance firm, is sparked by its CEO's comments, prompting cities to reconsider their contracts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Getting Rid of Flock Isn't Enough To Solve America's Surveillance Problem

Civil liberties advocates warn that Americans’ privacy and surveillance concerns won’t be solved without strong legal protections.

Reason · Aug 27

What to know about Flock’s controversial license plate readers

Flock's plate reader cameras have sparked a heated debate over mass surveillance, spurring protests and arrests in Chicago's suburbs. Here are the answers to some key questions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 27

Cities begin turning off Flock cameras after at least 50 officers reportedly charged with misuse

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The Independent UK · Aug 27