Police Surveillance Companies Adapt Amid Contract Cancellations

Why it matters locally: While the national trend of cities ending contracts with surveillance technology providers like Flock is noted, the impact on specific Texas communities remains to be seen as local agencies may explore similar technologies.

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Dozens of cities have ended their contracts with Flock, a company providing surveillance technology. Some of these municipalities are now exploring agreements with other surveillance companies. Privacy experts state that other companies offering similar surveillance technologies present concerns comparable to those raised about Flock. These experts indicate that the fundamental issues surrounding such systems remain regardless of the specific vendor.