From Jalopnik · Brontë Wieland · · 1m
Flock Cameras Guide Police On Narrative Control
Police agencies get Flock cameras' internal guide to owning public narrative.
In brief
Police agencies get Flock cameras' internal guide to owning public narrative. Flock Safety's internal handbook teaches police how to sell surveillance cameras to cities while managing public perception. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Flock Safety's internal handbook
Flock Safety provides law enforcement with an internal handbook to teach them how to 'own the narrative' for public relations.
“own the narrative”
Police sell Flock cameras to cities
Police departments recommend meeting city council members before votes on Flock cameras to curb public criticism.
Flock's narrative fails in Atlanta
Atlanta has 5,000 Flock cameras but police resolve fewer crimes despite claims of improved safety.
Flock cameras collect more data
Flock cameras collect license plate data and more than just license plate information as claimed.
Data sharing risks
City officials share data with federal agencies including U.S. Border Patrol without specific legislation.
Unsecured camera data
Some Flock cameras stream data completely unsecured over the internet as reported in early 2026.
The headline
Flock Safety's internal handbook teaches police how to sell surveillance cameras to cities while managing public perception.
