Flock CEO outlines policy changes after uproar over ‘surveillance’ network

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley unveiled several changes on Thursday to the company’s nationwide network of automatic license plate readers used by police, amid accusations that the sprawling system creates a surveillance state that violates constitutional rights.  More than 6,000 municipalities have contracts with Fl

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 cov