Tag: Flock Safety
News Poll: Surveillance controversy shakes trust
March 11, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Recent high‑profile scandals have put surveillance technology under renewed scrutiny, raising fresh questions about trust in the security industry, according to the results of this month’s SSN News Poll.
Security Systems News asked readers whether the backlash to Ring’s recent doorbell commercial and its connection to Flock Safety’s surveillance network is affecting customer conversations, confidence, or sales cycles. Half of...
Misanthropic
February 25, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
We’re back to talking about artificial intelligence (AI) this week, and unfortunately the topic hasn’t changed much from my last blog, either, as we reckon with the fallout of the Ring/Flock Safety scandal.
I think scandal is the right word given the situation, because calling it an “issue” doesn’t quite convey the severity of the problem, and calling it a “debacle” makes it a footnote in a history book - and it is very much still a current event.
In...
Amazon Ring and Flock Safety cancel partnership
February 13, 2026SSN Staff
SEATTLE — Less than six months after announcing a planned integration between Amazon’s Ring and Flock Safety’s network, Amazon confirmed the companies have jointly decided to cancel the partnership.
In a blog post released Feb. 12, Amazon stated, “Following a comprehensive review, we determined the planned Flock Safety integration would require significantly more time and resources than anticipated. As a result, we have made the joint decision to cancel the planned integration.”
The...
Flock Safety engages Bishop Fox to bolster cybersecurity for public safety platform
February 2, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Flock Safety, a safety technology platform dedicated to creating thriving communities, and Bishop Fox, an authority in offensive security, will launch a comprehensive testing campaign to provide third-party evaluation of Flock’s technology as part of the company’s continued commitment to security and risk management.
This project builds on Flock’s ongoing investment in security governance, which includes maintaining an annual SOC 2 Type II on Security and Availability...
City’s break with Flock Safety highlights growing AI privacy debate
January 15, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—Flagstaff, Ariz., has pulled the plug on its partnership with Flock Safety, voting unanimously in December to end the contract after residents raised privacy concerns about the company’s AI-powered license plate recognition technology. The move underscores the growing tension between cutting-edge security tools and public trust.
During a city council meeting, Chief of Police Sean Connolly told council members that his department set about to provide...
Flock Safety and Ring partnership to let customers share video with law enforcement
October 20, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Flock Safety and Ring have announced that Flock Safety will integrate with Ring’s Community Requests to give customers the option to share video footage with local public safety agencies that use Flock software to investigate active cases.
The partnership comes on the heels of recent efforts by Flock Safety to expand its influence in the public safety sector with its Alpha platform Drone as First Responder (DFR) offering.
Through Ring’s Community Requests feature...
Flock Safety unveils Alpha, a U.S.-built drone as first responder system
October 17, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Flock Safety has announced Flock Alpha, the company’s first-ever American-made, NDAA-compliant drone system that’s built to set a new standard in the Drone as First Responder (DFR) industry.
Alpha is purpose-built for emergency situations and public safety, combining rapid response capabilities with extended flight endurance and advanced cameras capable of reading a vehicle license plate from 2,000 feet away. Able to reach up to 60 MPH speeds, Alpha is the fastest...
Flock Safety launches scalable drone security solution for private sector
October 8, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
ATLANTA — Flock Safety’s new Drone as Automated Security (DAS) solution is making the leap from public safety to the private sector, equipping security teams with a broader, tech-driven tool kit that redefines traditional staffing models, the company says.
The goal of DAS is to enable faster response and more accurate detection, while also cutting costs by minimizing false alarm responses and reducing the need for large on-site guard teams, according to Rahul Sidhu, vice president...
Flock launches Business Network
June 23, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA — Flock Safety has announced the launch of the Flock Business Network, a secure, collaborative hub designed to help private sector organizations work together to solve and prevent crime.
The announcement comes ahead of NRF Protect, taking place June 23-25 in Long Beach, CA, where Flock will showcase the platform and its capabilities.
“For years, our law enforcement customers have used the power of a shared network to identify threats, connect cases, and reduce crime,”...
Flock Safety defends local control as ICE reportedly uses ALPR data without direct agreement
June 4, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
DANVILLE, Ill. — Flock Safety, a provider of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology, is under scrutiny after a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request revealed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has accessed its surveillance network through local law enforcement agencies.
According to documents obtained by 404 Media, law enforcement agencies across the country have used Flock Safety’s ALPR system to conduct immigration-related searches, citing reasons...