# Police Departments Reassess Flock Surveillance Contracts

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley said the company has not terminated or officially reprimanded police-department customers for misuse of its license-plate-reader and audio-detection systems, though it could terminate customers for knowing or widespread legal violations. Meanwhile, some communities have canceled or allowed Flock agreements to expire, and some have switched to Axon amid concerns about privacy, cybersecurity, and accuracy. For public-sector buyers, the reports underscore the need to assess surveillance governance and vendor enforcement practices when awarding, renewing, or replacing these services.

- Procurement teams evaluating license-plate-reader or audio-detection systems should review permitted-use policies, access controls, accuracy concerns, and how the vendor handles customer misuse.
- Agencies considering renewals or replacements can factor community cancellations and moves to Axon into their assessment of vendor risk and available alternatives.
- Contractors serving law-enforcement agencies should be prepared to explain how their products support customer-use controls and respond to reported misuse; the signals identify no specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Local police departments
- Law enforcement agencies

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (Incumbent)
- Axon (Replacement contractor)

### Sources
- [Flock CEO: We haven't 'fired' any police departments as customers | TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/flock-ceo-we-havent-fired-any-police-departments-as-customers) - TechCrunch
- [Flock CEO defends surveillance, gunshot detection | Cybernews](https://cybernews.com/privacy/flock-ceo-surveillance-privacy-gunshot-police-abuse) - Cybernews