Flock Cameras CEO Says They Want to Balance Safety and Privacy

• Flock is tightening safeguards, including a new recommended/default 7-day ALPR data retention, required audit assistance for law enforcement by year-end, and suspension triggers for abnormal activity.
• Langley stated that police abuse of their technology was a 'surprise' and 'horrible,' emphasizing the company's commitment to transparency and building trust through accountability.
• Flock is expanding its offerings beyond license plate readers into surveillance drones, mobile trailers, and audio detection, with ALPRs now less than 50% of their forward revenue.

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley discussed implementing new privacy and security guardrails for their license plate readers (ALPRs) following reports of police misuse. He expressed disappointment over the abuse but highlighted the technology's positive impact on public safety and the company's commitment to transparency and accountability. Flock is also diversifying beyond ALPRs into new growth areas.