Flock Safety Tightens Safeguards as States, Cities Question Surveillance Network

License-plate surveillance giant Flock tightens rules as cities, lawmakers push back amid police abuse

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Flock Safety tightens safeguards as states, cities question surveillance network

Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions. The...

Flock Safety tightens safeguards

Flock Safety is tightening privacy and oversight controls for its nationwide network of automated license plate readers as more communities pull back from the technology and lawmakers across the political spectrum push for new restrictions.

Flock Safety Overhauls Data Retention and Privacy in 2026

On August 13, 2026, Flock Safety announced a comprehensive overhaul of its data retention and privacy practices, cutting the default video retention period from 30 days to just 7 days. The company also introduced new security controls, tighter data-sharing rules, and a special “Evidence Mode” for law enforcement agencies that need longer storage for active cases. These changes came directly in response to growing public pressure over surveillanc…