Alameda County Extends Flock Safety Contract | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Alameda County just voted to extend its contract with Flock Safety for another year, despite lingering concerns over data privacy and surveillance. With a 3-2 split, supervisors who supported the extension argue safeguards are sufficient and the tech is vital for catching criminals — while opponents remain wary, citing past trust issues and the company’s controversial data practices. The extension is temporary, giving the Sheriff’s Office time to evaluate alternatives and craft a new, stronger privacy-focused contract by next year — setting the stage for a much-needed overhaul of how…