Flock Safety's Surveillance Technology Faces Public Scrutiny and Opposition
Flock Safety, a U.S.-based surveillance technology company, is facing increasing public scrutiny and opposition over its automated license plate readers (ALPRs). In South Carolina, officials are debating the installation of 25 new cameras, highlighting broader concerns about surveillance costs, oversight, and community acceptance. The city of Los Angeles recently suspended its contract with Flock Safety, pending a revision of police department rules. Public opposition is largely driven by fears of mass surveillance, discriminatory policing, and privacy violations. To address these concerns, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the University of Nevada, Reno, have developed the Atlas of Surveillance, a tool that maps police technology use, including drones and facial-recognition cameras. This tool aims to inform the public and facilitate discussions about the appropriateness of such technologies in local communities. 
