Flock Safety is revising its license plate reader network in response to bipartisan concerns about surveillance and alleged abuses by some law enforcement users.

By January 1, the company will roll out mandatory measures, including an audit tool to flag abnormal searches, automatic lockouts during internal reviews, and shorter data retention—down from 30 days to seven days, with longer retention possible only when linked to a case number.

Customers will be able to restrict outside searches by offense type (for example, homicide or arson), giving cities and departments greater local control over how the system is used.

Commissioners acknowledged community concerns, pledged to learn more about the program, and invited public input, though they did not vote on the program at that meeting.

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Glynn County Police Department launched a Transparency Portal detailing its use of 80 Flock cameras, including policies, data sharing, and capabilities, and stressing that cameras do not recognize faces, measure speed, track individuals, or identify people.

Florida context includes multiple maps and platforms (DeFlock, Eyes on Flock, Have I Been Flocked) that track or publicize camera locations, since official company maps are not provided.

Public-interest tools and volunteer maps help track camera locations and sightings in neighborhoods because there is no official Flock camera map.

St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway stated the department does not monitor daily activities without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.