Flock Safety, a provider of automated license plate readers (ALPR) and AI-powered security technology, is facing escalating criticism and calls for bans due to alleged misuse cases. Despite the company announcing privacy-focused changes, civil rights advocates and community leaders remain skeptical. Incidents where Flock employees called police on individuals filming their installations, including an investigative reporter, highlight concerns about transparency and the company’s stance on public scrutiny. Flock maintains that its employees may contact law enforcement if they feel threatened, but critics argue this practice mirrors the privacy concerns raised about the company’s own surveillance technology.