Josh Hawley Launches Probe Into Flock Cameras
The inquiry seeks records on how the company stores, shares and sells driving data as critics cite error rates and wrongful stops.
- Missouri Republican Sen Josh Hawley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, launched an investigation into Flock Safety's data collection, retention, and dissemination policies on Wednesday, citing concerns over the company's nationwide surveillance network.
- Following reports of system misuse, the probe examines concerns that Flock's network of over 120,000 cameras captures more than 20 billion vehicle scans monthly, creating an unauthorized database of innocent Americans' daily movements without judicial warrants.
- Hawley's inquiry cites documented system failures, including a Milwaukee police officer who allegedly searched plates 124 and 55 times for personal reasons, and the Charles County Police Department, which canceled its contract after a civilian employee misused the system.
- Hawley demanded internal records by Sept 8, 2026, regarding data safeguards and software accuracy. Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley's company intends to cooperate, with spokesperson Paris Lewbel stating the firm looks forward to providing additional context.
- Broader scrutiny continues as Some Missouri state lawmakers plan to support legislation next year requiring probable cause before data access, while civil liberties groups warn the pooled database tracks everyday movements without judicial warrants.
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Hawley rips Flock’s sprawling surveillance web as Texas cities cut cameras over privacy and data fears – Democratic Accent
Sen. Josh Hawley is demanding answers from Flock Safety over whether its rapidly expanding network of AI-powered cameras has helped create a searchable national database of Americans’ movements as communities across the country pull the plug on the technology amid mounting privacy concerns. “Flock has assembled an unprecedented national surveillance network,” Hawley, R-Mo., told Fox News Digital. “They boast more than 120,000 cameras across 49 s…
Hawley rips Flock’s sprawling surveillance web as Texas cities cut cameras over privacy and data fears
Sen. Josh Hawley is investigating Flock Safety's network of over 120,000 AI-powered license plate reader cameras amid growing privacy concerns over vehicle data collection.
Hawley launches investigation into Flock over privacy, data security concerns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) has launched an investigation into Flock’s AI-powered web cameras. On Wednesday, Hawley sent a letter to Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, demanding answers to what safeguards the company has in place to protect Americans’ data. According to Flock, Missouri is one of 49 states using the license The post Hawley launches investigation into Flock over privacy, data security concerns appeared first …
Hawley opens investigation into Flock cameras
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) on Wednesday sent a letter to Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, raising concerns about the company’s “unprecedented national surveillance network.” Hawley’s letter comes as Flock faces national pushback over its automatic license plate readers, powered by artificial intelligence, that allow police to better track cars that have been stolen or used in crimes. Flock currently has over 120,000 cameras active across 49 states…
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