Flock's Free Fall: A Surveillance System Losing Its Grip on Trust The sudden reversal of fortunes for Flock, a company at the forefront of automated license plate readers (ALPRs), is a stark reminder that even the most powerful technology can falter when public trust erodes.
In recent weeks, Tempe and Cave Creek, two Arizona municipalities with differing party leanings, have simultaneously opted to shut down their Flock systems.
Senator Josh Hawley has also launched an investigation into the company's data collection practices.