A nationwide YouGov survey of 20,000 people reveals a shift in public opinion against police license plate cameras operated by Flock.
For the first time, 46% of respondents oppose the company’s surveillance technology, while 38% support it—a reversal from 2025 when a majority were in favor. Flock’s network includes over 120,000 license plate readers across the U.S., but growing privacy concerns have led dozens of communities to cancel contracts or reject the cameras outright. Critics argue the technology enables unchecked surveillance, with the ACLU calling Flock’s recent safeguards insufficient.
Flock disputes the findings, claiming broad support for its cameras while acknowledging conditions aren’t absolute. CEO Garrett Langley recently called for a compromise between surveillance and privacy amid rising vandalism against the company’s devices. The backlash underscores a broader debate over civil liberties and law enforcement tools.
