Flock CEO Defends Surveillance Tech Amid National Backlash
An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Flock's founder and CEO Garrett Langley doesn't think the risks of introducing surveillance technology at scale outweigh the rewards. "If we want to live in a society where, if you commit a crime, you have a higher probability of being held accountable, we shouldn't pause progress," Langley said, speaking onstage during a panel at TechCrunch…
Garrett Langley, the founder and CEO of Flock, is defending his company's surveillance technology amid growing criticism and backlash. During a panel discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, Langley argued that the benefits of Flock's license plate cameras and other recording devices outweigh the risks. He emphasized that society should embrace technological advancements, even if they compromise privacy, in order to achieve a safer society with lower crime rates.
Langley deflected questions about the controversy surrounding Flock, instead focusing on anecdotes from conversations with police chiefs and city leaders across the United States. He claimed that Flock has solved numerous crimes and helped police departments cope with staffing shortages. The CEO maintained that society often judges technology not by how well it compares to the past, but how well it compares to perfection. He acknowledged that Flock is imperfect but insisted that its technology aids police operations.
When asked about potential abuses and privacy concerns, Langley provided few specifics, arguing that safeguards could be implemented without disrupting police operations. He defended Flock as a necessary step towards a better society, stating that millions of people have a better life due to the technology, and that it could potentially save lives in the future.
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