US · 17 July 2026

Victory! Flock Ends Rollout of Audio “Distress Detection” of Human Voices

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Surveillance technology vendor Flock Safety has announced that it will end a pilot using acoustic gunshot detection devices to identify signs of human distress. The company reversed course following public pressure. Flock Safety is most known for its extensive network of automated licence plate readers.

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