Surveillance company Flock Safety has faced accusations of keeping cameras operational after cities requested deactivation. Cambridge, Massachusetts, terminated its contract after discovering new cameras were installed and existing ones were not fully deactivated, citing a “material breach of trust.” Similarly, Eugene, Oregon, is investigating after police auditor found cameras still active weeks after a deactivation order. Flock’s centralized database, which aggregates data nationwide, has raised privacy concerns, particularly after its use in investigations involving sensitive personal matters. This follows previous instances where Flock allegedly continued operations against municipal directives, prompting drastic measures like encasing cameras in plastic bags. Critics argue Flock prioritizes profit over user control and data privacy.