Flock surveillance camera controversy 2026
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Flock surveillance cameras being sabotaged across the US
Houston's METRO Transit Authority owns 35 Flock cameras but has access to around 20,000 devices in the Flock network.
Three Flock patents filed between 2020 and 2025 have the word "surveillance" in the title.
Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley says the tech helped solve about a million crimes and find over 10,000 missing people.
“these databases to search our everyday routines, which ultimately scrapes out our routes to work, where our children go to school, and where we worship. And that's very problematic”
Tennessee official says Flock CEO should be hanged amid camera revolt
More than 135,000 ALPRs have been identified throughout the country, with roughly four of every five belonging to Flock, according to data from DeFlock.org.
The leader of the commission meeting interrupted Carr and said the commission would not threaten violence to anybody.
Sullivan County Sheriff Jeff Cassidy suspended the use of all 10 of Flock's ALPRs in the county due to concerns about privacy, oversight, and government surveillance.
Texas Governor Abbott moves to cut state funding for AI-powered Flock cameras over privacy concerns
The Hood County Commissioners Court voted to end its relationship with Flock and directed that the county's three cameras be disconnected and covered until they can be removed.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to pause funding for AI-powered Flock cameras.
State grants for the Flock cameras stemmed from a 2023 law that added $1 to vehicle insurance policies across Texas to combat catalytic converter theft.
“We support thoughtful legislation and strong privacy, transparency, and accountability guardrails that ensure technology is used responsibly while preserving law enforcement’s ability to use effective tools to keep people safe,”
Tennessee House Race Spotlights Backlash Over Flock License Plate Readers
A congressional candidate in East Tennessee was arrested and accused of shooting four Flock cameras.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Restricts State Agency Spending on Flock Safety Cameras
Grants provided by the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority were funded through a 2023 law adding a $1 fee to Texas auto insurance policies.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is installing nearly 1,200 Flock cameras through a three-year, $15.9 million contract with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority.
The Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority has assisted state and local agencies in installing at least 3,200 Flock cameras since 2023.
“This is something that is easily containable, easily controllable, and we’re ensuring that whether it be through criminal crackdowns, whether it be through cancellation of contracts, whatever the case may be, Flock cameras are being reduced dramatically,”
Senator Hawley criticizes Flock surveillance as Texas cities cut cameras
Senator Josh Hawley launched an investigation into Flock Safety on August 27, 2026, in a letter to Flock CEO Garrett Langley.
The Hood County Commissioners Court voted to end its relationship with Flock and directed that the county's three cameras be disconnected and covered until they can be removed.
The Pflugerville City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to end the city's agreement with Flock and turn off all 28 automated license plate reader cameras.
Teens accused of destroying Flock camera causing fire near homes
Hood County officials voted to end their relationship with Flock and directed that the county's three cameras be disconnected and covered until they could be removed.
Blaze Fuller, Samuel Carlisle and James Ryerson, all 19, were arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy and malicious injury to personal property.
Samuel Carlisle and James Ryerson were booked Aug. 18 and released Aug. 19.
“Instead of serving discrete local investigations, as contemplated by our constitutional processes and safeguards, these camera networks harness artificial intelligence to pool what they capture into a national database that customers can search,”