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Flock Safety

Flock Safety is an American private company that develops security hardware and software, including automated license plate recognition cameras, video surveillance, and gunshot detection systems.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Flock Safety is an American private company that develops security hardware and software, including automated license plate recognition cameras, video surveillance, and gunshot detection systems. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it sells technology used by law enforcement agencies, businesses, neighborhoods, and other property owners.

Overview

Flock Safety is a technology company focused on public-safety and surveillance tools. Its systems are designed to capture vehicle and situational data, organize evidence, and support investigations.

Products and services

The company’s offerings include automated license plate recognition cameras, video surveillance systems, gunfire detection, and software that integrates data from these sources. It describes its platform as combining detection, investigation, and response.

Business model and customers

Flock Safety sells its systems to law enforcement agencies, neighborhoods, private property owners, schools, and businesses. Its products are deployed under contracts and used for evidence collection and investigative support.

Public debate

Flock Safety has also been the subject of controversy over surveillance, privacy, and possible secondary uses of captured data. Some cities have ended or reconsidered contracts amid concerns about how the technology is used.

Key facts

  • Flock Safety operates a surveillance platform centered on automated license plate recognition cameras.
  • It also offers video surveillance, gunshot detection, and evidence management software.
  • Founded in 2017, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Markets to communities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement.
  • Described as one of the largest providers of automated digital license plate readers in the United States.
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Canadian context

Flock Safety is primarily a U.S. company, but Canadian readers may encounter it in discussions of surveillance technology, privacy regulation, and public-safety procurement.

Frequently asked questions

What is Flock Safety?
Flock Safety is an American company that makes surveillance and public-safety technology, especially automated license plate recognition cameras.
When was Flock Safety founded?
It was founded in 2017.
Where is Flock Safety headquartered?
Flock Safety is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.
What does Flock Safety sell?
It sells license plate recognition cameras, video surveillance tools, gunshot detection systems, and evidence-management software.
Who uses Flock Safety’s products?
Its customers include law enforcement agencies, neighborhood associations, schools, businesses, and private property owners.
Why is Flock Safety controversial?
The company has faced criticism over surveillance and privacy concerns, including questions about how captured data may be shared or used.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flock_Safety
    Supports: Founded in 2017; private American security hardware and software company; headquartered in Atlanta; products include ALPR, video surveillance, gunfire locator systems; customers include law enforcement and private owners.
  2. Flock Safetyhttps://www.flocksafety.com/
    Supports: Company description of its public-safety platform, product categories, and stated mission.
  3. PitchBookhttps://www.pitchbook.com/profiles/company/185188-06
    Supports: Year founded, private status, headquarters, employee count, funding, and company profile details.
  4. Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-03-01/surveillance-company-flock-safety-los-angeles
    Supports: Reports on controversy, city contract terminations, and Flock as a major ALPR provider.
  5. Axios Prohttps://www.axios.com/pro/all-deals/2026/04/13/flock-safety-fundraising-surveillance-tech
    Supports: Discussion of fundraising, valuation, and privacy/surveillance criticism.