At least 10 local governments have moved to drop Flock’s surveillance cameras since summer

At least 10 local governments and police departments across the United States have moved to restrict or drop surveillance technology made by Flock Safety. Authorities in places including Monroe in Ohio, Richmond in Virginia, and Lansing in Michigan have recently acted to end their contracts. Opponents have raised concerns over mass surveillance, data privacy, procurement, and how information is shared. Flock provides automated licence-plate readers, drones, and audio devices that detect gunshots to help police investigate crimes. However, communities such as League City in Texas and Asheville in North Carolina have voted to stop using the system.