wire / 2026-08-16-dfb7
Flock Safety license plate readers linked to privacy violations and stalking cases across the US
Flock Safety built a nationwide surveillance grid on the premise that police would use it responsibly. Both parties now agree they didn't.
The facts
Flock Safety's AI-powered license plate reader system has led to privacy violations, misuse by law enforcement, and stalking incidents. Widespread backlash has resulted in canceled contracts and investigations, as both conservative and liberal groups unite against mass surveillance and rights violations caused by the technology.