Flock Is in Serious Trouble After Massive Backlash

Flock Safety is under heavy backlash over its license plate reader network, with at least 53 municipalities reportedly ending contracts.

Critics are alarmed that federal officials could access the surveillance data, fueling broader privacy concerns.

Rival Axon is stepping in with similar technology, suggesting demand may simply shift between vendors.

The shift underscores a bigger problem for privacy advocates: opposition to one company may not slow ALPR expansion overall.