Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, is facing significant public backlash and scrutiny over its AI-powered camera systems used for monitoring license plates. With over 1,000 cameras deployed in areas like Cincinnati and growing interest from law enforcement, concerns about privacy and misuse have prompted protests and calls for compromise from the CEO. Local police departments are revisiting their policies on Flock cameras amid allegations of misuse and calls for greater transparency. As debates intensify across various regions, Flock has announced changes to its data retention policies in response to criticisms. The public is increasingly encouraged to check if their license plates have been logged by Flock cameras, highlighting the growing friction between surveillance practices and community privacy rights.