Flock Safety CEO admits fault, mandates audits after cops misused surveillance tools

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Surveillance technology firm Flock Safety is rolling out mandatory updates after reports emerged of law enforcement officers misusing its platform to stalk ex-partners and others. CEO Garrett Langley publicly acknowledged the company's shortcomings in an interview with The Verge, stating that Flock bears greater responsibility for how its tools are used by police. Among the upcoming changes, a previously optional feature called Audit Assistance will become mandatory for all users, automatically flagging abnormal search behavior and locking out suspicious accounts pending administrator review. The rollout is expected to be completed over the coming weeks. The move marks a significant policy shift for the company, which had previously left key oversight features up to individual law enforcement agencies to enable.

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