Flock Safety Credibility Lost as it Repeatedly Lies to City Councils, Police Departments, and Public Across the Country
Summary
ACLU documents reveal that the ALPR company Flock Safety repeatedly misrepresented its capabilities and data practices to government customers and the public. The Oshkosh case sparked revocation of a contract after lies about heat maps and tracking were exposed, illustrating a broader pattern of misinformation. The piece calls for cautious ALPR adoption and strong guardrails on data retention and sharing.