At least 10 local governments drop Flock surveillance cameras

At least 10 local governments and police departments have moved since this summer to curb or end their use of Flock Safety technology, driven by rising concerns over mass surveillance and data privacy. Affected municipalities include Monroe, Ohio; Newburgh, New York; Richmond, Virginia; and Lansing, Michigan, among others. Experts note that the backlash reflects broader public skepticism toward emerging technologies, made tangible by physical sensors placed along streets. Additional concerns involve how data is shared, procurement issues, and documented cases of the technology being misused by law enforcement officers.