Flock Safety has been a venture darling. Will data privacy controversies halt its rise?

Flock Safety successfully grew from a simple license-plate camera prototype into a major company operating in over 5,000 communities across 49 states, raising $500 million at an $8.3 billion valuation. Despite its massive success and early investment from firms like Andreessen Horowitz, the company has faced intensifying controversies concerning data privacy, allegations of stalking by officers, and state law violations. Furthermore, physical vandalism against Flock cameras has increased across many states.