Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Associated Press · August 13, 2026 · United States
AP reports Flock Safety is changing its platform after scrutiny from both parties, civil-liberties groups, and cities. The company operates a nationwide camera network searchable by thousands of agencies in 49 states. Dozens of cities have already ended contracts over immigration-enforcement access concerns.
Why it is in the file
Clean wire-service cite for the August 2026 guardrail announcement and the fact that thousands of agencies in 49 states can search and share Flock data across jurisdictions.
Thousands of law enforcement agencies in 49 states can search and share Flock's data across jurisdictions to aid their investigations.
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