More than 100 cities across the US have turned off Flock surveillance cameras after local outcry. Reported misuse by law enforcement officers and public distrust of the cameras’ license plate readers have driven municipalities to end their contracts with Flock.
WHO:More than 100 US cities; Flock
WHAT:Cities turned off Flock surveillance cameras and ended contracts with Flock.
WHEN:Reported Aug 27, 2026 at 10:48 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Reported misuse of the cameras by law enforcement officers and public distrust of the license plate readers.
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