Surveillance technology stories

Sep 3, 2026

Flock Safety surveillance cameras face federal probe, legislation and removal amid privacy backlash

Sen. Josh Hawley expanded his investigation into Flock Safety's AI-powered roadside cameras to include three other surveillance companies, while Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove federally funded Flock cameras. The controversy has become a midterm campaign issue as privacy concerns mount nationwide, with one New Mexico county ending its contracts.

Sep 3, 20267 sources

Aug 3, 2026

Flock license plate cameras spark privacy backlash in Texas as Dallas network expands to 650+ devices

The rapid expansion of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras across Texas, including over 650 cameras in Dallas, has triggered privacy concerns and prompted Congressman Keith Self to propose the "Privacy Act" even as police defend the technology for solving crimes.

Aug 3, 20263 sources

Jul 23, 2026

Vigilante Movement Targets Flock Safety Surveillance Cameras, Prompting Company to Disguise Devices

A growing number of activists are physically disabling Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras across the US, citing privacy concerns. The vandalism campaign has become so widespread that Flock is now disguising its surveillance devices inside other objects to avoid detection.

Jul 23, 20264 sources

Top claims

▪Far-left organizations, including chapters of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, have partnered with groups like the Sunrise Movement to campaign against Flock Safety cameras and data centers.
▪The "Flock-Off Act" is co-sponsored by Representatives Lauren Boebert, Paul Gosar, Ro Khanna, Chip Roy, and Victoria Spartz.
▪Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont pledged to introduce legislation to halt operations of Flock Safety and similar automated license plate reader companies.

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AI privacy & surveillance3 AI regulation & lawsuits2 Flock Safety surveillance backlash2 AI in politics1 AI policy1 Civil liberties1 License plate recognition1

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