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What the Flock?
An index of reporting, court records, and public filings showing what happens beyond Flock's public-safety claims. These are the documented problems, mistakes, and abuses that can be easy to miss when the story comes only from the vendor or the agencies using the cameras.
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Cops Warned to Look for ‘Suspicious Behavior’ From People Opposing Flock at City Council Meetings
404media.co
A July bulletin from the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center, obtained through a public records request, told California police that city council meetings about Flock cameras could be seen as a target by extremists while stating no specific or credible threats were found. The document listed large turnout, emotional confrontations, media presence, and social media amplification among potential public safety risks.
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How Cops Are Using Flock Safety's ALPR Network to Surveil Protesters and Activists
eff.org
EFF analyzed more than 12 million Flock Safety ALPR searches logged by over 3,900 agencies between December 2024 and October 2025, obtained through public records requests. More than 50 federal, state, and local agencies ran hundreds of searches citing protest-related reasons, including "No Kings" rallies, immigration protests, and Direct Action Everywhere actions. Roughly 20 percent of all searches reviewed listed vague reasons such as "investigation" or "suspect."