Flock Safety's chief executive has called for a compromise between privacy and safety as the surveillance firm faces mounting public and political scrutiny. Garrett Langley defended the company's cameras, drones and licence-plate recognition tools, arguing that Flock helps uncover police abuse rather than creating it. The remarks follow an investigation by The Washington Post that identified 46 cases of police officers allegedly misusing the technology, including to stalk partners and former partners. Politicians from both the Democratic and Republican parties have raised concerns, with some accusing the technology of tracking people's movements without their knowledge. Mr Langley apologised to an alleged victim during a media appearance, while insisting the country must balance public safety with personal privacy.

Background: ANPR and Licence Plate Recognition

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