Flock CEO Garrett Langley stated that the company has not terminated contracts with any police departments despite criticisms of product misuse. Langley said Flock would fire a customer for widespread abuse but has not done so to date, emphasizing the need for the product to fight crime.
Flock's license plate reader technology is central to ongoing debates about AI-powered surveillance, privacy, and law enforcement practices. The company's stance on customer misuse and its extensive data collection capabilities raise significant questions for civil liberties advocates and the public.
Flock CEO Garrett Langley stated that his company has not terminated contracts with any police departments over product misuse, despite ongoing controversies surrounding the use of its license plate reader cameras. Speaking at the Disrupt 2026 conference, Langley acknowledged that while widespread abuse could lead to contract termination, Flock has not yet 'fired' a customer. He argued that the company should not withhold its product from communities needing it to fight crime. Flock operates over 100,000 cameras nationwide, allowing law enforcement to track license plates across jurisdictions through a central database. The company has faced criticism regarding privacy concerns, cybersecurity issues, and camera accuracy, leading some communities to cancel contracts. Activists protested outside the conference against Flock's AI-powered surveillance. Langley maintained that the system helps police solve crimes more efficiently and denied any plans for the company to be sold.
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