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August 22, 2026
Palo Alto Reviews Flock Surveillance Cameras Amid Growing Backlash as Other Cities Cancel Contracts
- Palo Alto's independent police auditor is reviewing Flock Safety camera usage and data handling amid growing public scrutiny.
- Over 100 cities have canceled or suspended Flock contracts due to privacy concerns, with competitors like Axon stepping in to fill the gap.
- Flock CEO Garrett Langley defends the technology, citing its role in crime-solving, but faces backlash over data sharing practices.
- Palo Alto's City Council will finalize the audit scope and consider potential changes on Monday.
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- Flock Safety alternatives: new names, same surveillanceAug 22, 2026 at 11:43 AM · NPR
- As Flock battles public scrutiny, other police surveillance companies see an openingAug 22, 2026 at 11:43 AM · NPR
- Flock surveillance cameras under fire in Silicon Valley’s hometown as nationwide backlash grows - even from ‘Darth Vader’Aug 22, 2026 at 10:51 PM · Independent