Flock Safety Under Fire Over Privacy | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Flock Safety’s license plate reader tech is under fire as privacy advocates launch digital watchdog efforts to expose camera locations and track misuse—especially after Arizona police scandals sparked nationwide backlash, prompting agencies to cancel contracts and demand accountability. With public databases like “Have I Been Flocked” and tools like “Flock Hopper” empowering citizens to monitor and avoid surveillance, the company’s new data retention limits and audit requirements may not be enough to quell fears that this tech enables unchecked mass surveillance without consent. Listen in…