Surveillance tech company Flock is altering its product architecture and mandatory administrative protocols after reports revealed law enforcement personnel misused the company’s tools to stalk ex-romantic partners and others. Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock, delivered a mea culpa in an interview, acknowledging a shift in how the company views its responsibility regarding how law enforcement uses it.
The policy overhaul introduces mandatory platform safeguards. Over the coming weeks, the company will transition a previously optional feature known as Audit Assistance into a requirement for all users. The tool flags “abnormal search behavior,” instantly freezing user access and locking out suspicious users until an administrator reviews their activity.
Furthermore, the operational adjustments require all users to enter … The software changes dismantle the prior permissive model that left auditing tools optional for local agencies purchasing the hardware.
Shifting Responsibility in Surveillance Infrastructure
Langley stated that his perspective on corporate accountability has evolved.
Implementation Timeline and Administrative Impact
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