Flock Safety's Half Measures Won't Quell the Surveillance Debate The growing unease over Flock Safety's license plate reader technology has been building for months, with cities and agencies canceling contracts, vandalizing cameras, and lawmakers introducing bills to restrict its use.
In response, the company is making some changes to its platform, but they are unlikely to quell the debate about mass surveillance and police accountability.
One concern raised by critics is that Flock's system allows law enforcement officers to search and share data across jurisdictions without proper oversight or warrants.