Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
The short version: Flock's promised 'changes' after public backlash sound like PR damage control, not real limits on the surveillance network watching your car.
Our Take
KRON4's Lezla Gooden covers Flock Safety's announcement of changes following mounting public pressure over its license plate reader network. When a surveillance company starts making concessions, that's usually a sign the backlash is working. It also means the pressure needs to keep coming.
We've seen this pattern before: a company facing scrutiny rolls out cosmetic tweaks, calls it accountability, and hopes the news cycle moves on. The real question isn't what Flock says it's changing, it's whether departments actually pull back on data sharing, retention windows, or the sheer number of cameras blanketing everyday streets. Announcements are cheap. Audits are not.
If you want to know how many of these cameras are already tracking your neighborhood, check our camera map, and if you're ready to push back locally, our take-action page has the tools to start.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of KRON 4, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.