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Flock Safety alternatives: new names, same surveillance

NPR | By Jaclyn Diaz

Published August 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM CDT

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Strong public backlash has lead dozens of cities to cancel their contracts with Flock Safety, which makes license plate readers for police departments. But what are the alternatives to Flock?

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Jaclyn Diaz is a reporter on Newshub