August 13, 2026

Flock Safety Implements Mandatory Safeguards and Reduces Data Retention Amid Privacy Concerns

Flock Safety will make key platform updates mandatory for all users by January 1, including an audit tool to flag unusual search activity.
The data retention period is being reduced from 30 days to 7 days, with longer retention only allowed for evidence linked to a case.
Flock is requiring police clients to link searches to specific case numbers and will flag emergency overrides for review.

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