Flock, one of the most visible surveillance companies, is facing a growing backlash as more Americans oppose its surveillance cameras. A new survey has found that 46% of respondents opposed the company’s surveillance cameras in their communities, while only 38% supported them.

This is a significant reversal from last year, when the majority of survey respondents stated they were in favor.

The survey also revealed that more respondents stated the surveillance would not make them feel any safer. Critics, like the ACLU, have long argued that Flock's cameras pose a major threat to civil liberties. The company has been embroiled in controversy following reports of law enforcement personnel officers abusing the cameras' surveillance, resulting in dozens of U.S.

communities rejecting Flock’s cameras or canceling their contracts amid privacy concerns. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Flock's Surveillance Cameras Under Scrutiny

Flock CEO Garrett Langley recently called for a “compromise” between surveillance and privacy, following a rise in vandalism targeting Flock cameras. However, critics argue that this compromise amounts to little, and the company remains a major threat to civil liberties.

As the backlash against Flock continues to grow, it remains to be seen how the company will respond. One thing is clear: the future of surveillance companies like Flock hangs in the balance.

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The growing backlash against surveillance companies like Flock may have reached a tipping point. A new survey has found that more Americans oppose these surveillance cameras than support them.

According to a new YouGov survey of 20,000 people across the U.S. that was shared exclusively with The Washington Post, 46% of respondents opposed the company’s surveillance cameras in their communities, while 38% supported them. This is a reversal from last year, when the majority of survey respondents stated they were in favor.

Flock is one of the more visible surveillance companies, operating more than 120,000 license plate readers across the U.S. that can track the whereabouts of vehicles. The company has been embroiled in controversy following reports of law enforcement personnel abusing the cameras’ surveillance, which resulted in dozens of U.S.

communities rejecting Flock’s cameras or canceling their contracts amid privacy concerns.