Flock's founder, Garrett Langley, admitted that the company took too long to implement safeguards against police misuse of its surveillance technology, including license plate readers. In response to public backlash, Flock is reducing data retention from 30 to 7 days and will flag abnormal searches automatically.
The misuse of Flock's technology has led to police resignations and a significant number of cities severing ties with the company. Langley has recognized the need for stricter regulations and accountability in law enforcement's use of surveillance tools.