Flock's silence means municipalities are now removing its cameras themselves
A Virginia county has been forced to remove dozens of Flock cameras as the surveillance-tech firm goes silent following contract cancellations.
Henrico County in Virginia has removed over 120 Flock cameras, after officials claimed the surveillance tech company had failed to fulfill its "contractual obligation" to take them down. More police forces are now cancelling their contracts with Flock after similar complaints arise over privacy concerns. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, the police department ended its agreement with Flock after a high-profile incident involving a journalist.
Joel Feder, a writer for The Drive, was mistakenly flagged by Flock’s cameras as driving a stolen vehicle, leading to questioning. Plymouth City Council voted to discontinue using the Flock system in September, with the police force citing a lack of response from Flock. While Flock claims ownership of the cameras, both Henrico County and Plymouth are waiting for the company to collect them.
Privacy advocates remain skeptical about the technology, fearing potential misuse and mass surveillance. Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended the company’s progress, stating that privacy concerns should not halt technological advancements.
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