8 stories about Flock, other surveillance tech we've investigated

Source: Snopes.com· Taija PerryCook· August 19, 2026
8 stories about Flock, other surveillance tech we've investigated

As public scrutiny mounts against companies like Flock Safety, Snopes has analyzed multiple claims about privacy concerns.

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