Police Surveillance Companies Adapt Amid Contract Cancellations

Why it matters locally: While no specific contracts with Flock or similar surveillance companies in Virginia have been publicly identified for cancellation, the broader trend of municipalities reassessing such technologies could lead local governments and law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth to review their own surveillance practices.

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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.