Flock is tightening its safeguards as America reckons with a rapidly expanding surveillance network

Flock's updates include changes in the retention period and new search requirements for police. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Flock Safety is introducing new privacy, accountability, and security updates. The default data retention period is shortening, among other changes. The changes come after backlash and media coverage, including from BI, on how the surveillance cameras are being used. Flock Safety is making changes in the wake of public backlash and media reports scrutinizing how its…