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Communities change course in wake of Flock backlash
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Fusion42 · 24 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Several US cities including Los Angeles, San Marcos (Texas), and Houston are pausing or reconsidering contracts with Flock Security's license-plate reader cameras following public backlash over data collection and surveillance practices. Residents in Houston have physically removed cameras from poles, signalling broad resistance to the surveillance infrastructure.
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Flock's camera network is losing municipal contracts faster than it built them—cities are choosing privacy over convenience. If you're selling to local government on safety or efficiency, assume your infrastructure will be contested and budget for the public backlash cycle.
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