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Flock Safety is an Atlanta-based surveillance technology company whose AI-powered automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras are the most widely used in the United States, sold mainly to police departments and cities. In 2026 it faced growing backlash: police in Roseville, California found its cameras misread 71% of plate alerts, Texas blocked state funding for more Flock cameras, and it introduced a new AI search tool for police.

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About Flock Safety

Flock Safety is an AI company. Flock Safety is an Atlanta-based surveillance technology company whose AI-powered automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras are the most widely used in the United States, sold mainly to police departments and cities. In 2026 it faced growing backlash: police in Roseville, California found its cameras misread 71% of plate alerts, Texas blocked state funding for more Flock cameras, and it introduced a new AI search tool for police. This page tracks 278 recent news stories about Flock Safety, curated from 30+ sources and updated every 15 minutes.

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Virginia Crime Commission weighs more restrictions on Flock camera use - The Virginian-Pilot

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UPUA Releases Statement In Support Of Flock Camera Removal On Campus

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Oakland County Sheriff's Office ends Flock Safety drone contract; Parks drop license plate readers
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Oakland County Sheriff's Office ends Flock Safety drone contract; Parks drop license plate readers

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Fresno to end agreement with Flock, seeks another company
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Fresno to end agreement with Flock, seeks another company

The City of Fresno announced on Friday that it will not renew its contract with license plate reader vendor Flock Safety when the agreement expires in February 2027.

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Southold councilwoman asks town to remove Flock cameras

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Excelsior Springs working to re-cover Flock cameras after discovering some plate info still visible

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City of Fresno will no longer use Flock cameras starting February 2027

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Quincy ditched Flock surveillance. What exactly did it replace it with?

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Coming to a ballot near you … Flock cameras?

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University at Buffalo indefinitely pauses installation of Flock cameras

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Flock will be out of Fresno, mayor says. But leaders plan to look for new company
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Flock will be out of Fresno, mayor says. But leaders plan to look for new company

They said Flock has not been secure enough, but said the license-plate readers are too valuable to do away with.

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ECU Health defends Flock cameras as hospital safety tool
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ECU Health defends Flock cameras as hospital safety tool

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Flock Cameras Got Eviscerated by the Midterms

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Flock Safety cameras de-activated but not removed, Fort Myers Beach official says

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Sheriff’s office credits Flock camera network with capturing Jefferson County, Mo., homicide suspect in Cape Girardeau County

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Flock, maker of controversial license plate readers, starts to give campaign cash to local politicians - Chicago Sun-Times
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Flock, maker of controversial license plate readers, starts to give campaign cash to local politicians - Chicago Sun-Times

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At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer
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At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer

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Petersburg adds Flock cameras as Virginia cities rethink their use
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Petersburg adds Flock cameras as Virginia cities rethink their use

Petersburg is installing new surveillance cameras despite privacy concerns and a push to ban the technology statewide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flock Safety?

Flock Safety is Flock Safety is an Atlanta-based surveillance technology company whose AI-powered automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras are the most widely used in the United States, sold mainly to police departments and cities. In 2026 it faced growing backlash: police in Roseville, California found its cameras misread 71% of plate alerts, Texas blocked state funding for more Flock cameras, and it introduced a new AI search tool for police.

What is Flock Safety's official website?

Flock Safety's official website is https://www.flocksafety.com/.

What is the latest news about Flock Safety?

As of today, there are 278 recent stories about Flock Safety. Recent headlines include: Virginia Crime Commission weighs more restrictions on Flock camera use - The Virginian-Pilot; City of Fresno will no longer use Flock cameras starting February 2027; Flock Cameras Got Eviscerated by the Midterms. Updated every 15 minutes.