Flock CEO Garrett Langley addressed concerns about his company’s relationships with police departments amidst reports of misuse of its license plate reader cameras. Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Langley clarified that Flock has not terminated contracts with any police or law enforcement agencies despite allegations that some officers abused access to its nationwide database to stalk individuals and commit other violations. Langley emphasized that the company would sever ties with any customer engaging in clear and widespread illegal behavior, but so far, no customers have been “fired.”

Flock operates over 100,000 cameras across the U.S., enabling police and federal agencies to track vehicle license plates, often beyond their jurisdictions, by tapping into a central national database. This ability to monitor vehicles extensively has sparked a heated debate about mass surveillance and privacy. Several communities have canceled or declined to renew contracts with Flock, citing civil liberty concerns, and there have been instances where residents actively obstructed or damaged cameras in protest.

Outside the Disrupt conference, demonstrators expressed their opposition to Flock’s AI-driven surveillance technologies, highlighting fears about privacy violations and abusive law enforcement practices. Activists from diverse political backgrounds unified in their criticism, underscoring that resistance to surveillance transcends partisan lines. Langley defended Flock’s system by sharing anecdotes about how its technology has helped solve crimes more efficiently, including locating a stolen car with a child inside.

Despite the backlash and reports of security vulnerabilities and misidentifications leading to wrongful arrests, Flock has neither considered selling the company nor ended contracts with law enforcement customers. The controversies continue to place Flock at the center of ongoing discussions around surveillance, ethics, and public safety, as officials and communities grapple with balancing technology’s benefits and risks.