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Flock Safety alternatives: new names, same surveillance

NPR | By Jaclyn Diaz
Published August 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM CDT

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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