Flock Safety, known for incorporating Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology into its cameras, has captured the headlines recently as law enforcement agencies across the U.S. have utilized the technology, touting its usefulness in investigating crimes, recovering stolen vehicles and locating missing people.
However, critics of Flock Cameras say the technology poses serious questions about citizens’ privacy. Now, OpenSecrets, a non-profit based in Washington, D.C., has released a report saying that the company has spent $2 million in lobbying efforts since 2025 across the U.S.
Flock Hired Former Government Officials As Lobbyists
The report, released Thursday, states that Flock spent “nearly $1.3 million between January 2025 and July 2026” in its lobbying efforts, as well as roughly $1 million “in statehouses” across the country, citing lobbying disclosures as well as the nonprofit’s own data.
The report also said it sought the services of former government employees as lobbyists across dozens of states. The report also cites instances of law enforcement officials using the technology to conduct personal searches.
