Flock Safety adds anti-stalking controls but enforcement gaps remain

License plate recognition company Flock Safety has introduced new measures aimed at preventing law enforcement officers from misusing its surveillance systems to stalk former partners. However, security and privacy experts warn that the technical fixes alone are insufficient to address the broader problem of police misconduct. Agencies retain significant control over their own usage data, making it difficult to detect or prove abuse from the outside. Critics argue that without independent oversight and stronger accountability mechanisms, bad actors within departments can still exploit the platform. Experts conclude that technology-based solutions cannot substitute for systemic reforms in how law enforcement access to surveillance tools is governed.