Flock Safety, a company known for its controversial license plate readers, has faced increasing scrutiny regarding the origins of its hardware. While previously asserting US manufacturing, recent marketing materials are vague. Investigations reveal a shift in its supply chain, with increasing reliance on components from Primax Electronics in Thailand, a company with manufacturing in China. This lack of transparency fuels concerns about data security and potential foreign influence, despite Flock’s claims of NDAA compliance. Activists argue that domestic assembly offers no substitute for accountability in how surveillance technology is built, sold, and used, highlighting the broader issue of unregulated “black boxes” on roads. The company also recently announced US-based assembly for its surveillance drones, driven by legal restrictions on foreign-made models.