Flock CEO apologizes for cases where surveillance technology was abused as company rolls out changes

cbsnews.com·Alex Sundby, Anna Schecter·2026-08-13T22:31:00.000Z
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Investigative Journalism

This article is investigative reporting that documents findings through evidence and sourcing. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley apologizing for misuse of the company's license plate recognition technology by law enforcement officers, following a Washington Post investigation that revealed 46 cases of alleged abuse, including officers stalking women. The article highlights Langley's acknowledgment of shortcomings, defends the company's role in exposing such abuses, and outlines new measures Flock is implementing to increase accountability and prevent future misuse.

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