Flock CEO Says Company Has Not Terminated Contracts with Police Departments Over Product Misuse
Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock, stated that the company has not terminated any contracts with police departments or law enforcement agencies despite reports of officers misusing its license plate reader technology. Speaking at TechCrunch’s Disrupt 2026 conference in San Francisco, Langley acknowledged internal debates about ending relationships due to abuse but said such actions have yet to occur. Flock's nationwide network includes over 100,000 cameras used by local and federal agencies for vehicle tracking. The company has faced growing criticism as communities cancel contracts or allow them to expire out of privacy concerns. Demonstrators protested outside the event against Flock’s AI-powered surveillance systems, with activists from across political spectrums expressing opposition. Langley defended his company's role in crime-solving and emphasized that while misuse is a concern, removing their tools could hinder law enforcement efforts.
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