Flock offers workers voluntary buyouts amid backlash
Flock Safety is offering buyouts to employees who want to leave the company, as backlash increases from civilians and politicians.
Flock Safety, a surveillance company, has initiated a voluntary buyout program for its 1,500 employees, following public criticism and actions against its cameras. An internal email, accessed by WIRED, revealed the company's offer of a generous severance package to those who wish to leave. This move follows a wave of backlash, including civilians damaging Flock cameras and state officials halting funding and ordering their removal.
The email, seen by WIRED, stated that Flock aims to approach the situation with transparency, respect, and choice, providing employees with greater agency. While specifics about the packages remain undisclosed, those familiar with the situation suggest that without the buyouts, some layoffs might be necessary. Employees have until October 2 to apply for the buyout, with acceptance results expected by October 9. Accepted employees are set to leave by October 29. Flock has not yet commented on the matter.
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