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LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy

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LAPD lets contract with surveillance giant Flock expire, citing ‘serious concerns’ over civil liberties and privacy

The Los Angeles Police Department allowed its contract with surveillance company Flock to expire, citing civil liberties and privacy concerns. This represents a significant break from one of Flock's largest government customers over the company's surveillance capabilities.

Why it matters: Law enforcement agencies, government procurement teams, and civil liberties advocates should monitor this precedent for how major departments are reassessing surveillance technology partnerships based on privacy and civil liberties impacts.

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