Raleigh Durham, NC, August 13, 2026 — Flock Safety, a company specializing in surveillance technology, has announced modifications to its platform in the Raleigh-Durham area, specifically referencing Fayetteville. These changes come in response to public backlash regarding the company’s license plate reader network.

The specifics of the platform changes were not detailed in the provided information. Similarly, the nature of the backlash concerning the license plate reader network was not elaborated upon. Flock Safety’s technology typically involves using automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to capture data that can be used by law enforcement agencies.

The company has faced scrutiny in various municipalities across the United States regarding the deployment and use of its ALPR systems. Concerns often raised by privacy advocates and community members include data storage, data sharing policies, potential for misuse, and the overall impact on civil liberties. The extent to which these general concerns apply to the specific situation in Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville) is not specified.

Flock Safety has stated that its technology is designed to help law enforcement solve crimes and enhance public safety. The company’s announcement of platform changes suggests an effort to address some of the criticisms or concerns that have been voiced by the public or by officials in the Raleigh-Durham region. However, the precise details of these adjustments and how they are intended to mitigate the backlash have not been made public.

Further information regarding the exact nature of the platform changes, the specific points of contention in the backlash, and the intended outcomes of these modifications by Flock Safety is pending.


Story summarized from the original created by web.operations@abc11mail.com(WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham) on abc11.com, see more information here.

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