Dallas Fort Worth, TX, September 8, 2026 —

Dallas city leaders have raised concerns with Flock, the company providing license plate reader technology, regarding the safety and security of the system. The discussions come as the city council seeks assurances about how the data collected by these devices is handled and protected.

Representatives from Flock addressed the City Council, asserting that new auditing checks are being implemented to enhance the safety protocols for their license plate readers. The specific details of these new auditing procedures were not provided in the summary. Flock’s assurance aims to address the council’s apprehensions about the technology’s operation and data management.

In parallel, the Dallas Police Department has voiced its support for the technology. Police officials highlighted the critical role Flock’s license plate readers play in law enforcement efforts. They emphasized the technology’s effectiveness in assisting with the resolution of violent crimes and in locating missing individuals. The specific number of cases or individuals aided by the technology was not detailed.

The ongoing dialogue between city leadership, the technology provider, and the police department underscores a broader conversation about the deployment of surveillance technology in urban environments. While Flock and the police department are emphasizing the public safety benefits, city leaders are focused on ensuring that the technology’s implementation meets stringent safety and privacy standards. The outcome of these discussions and the specific nature of the safety concerns raised by Dallas leaders were not further elaborated upon in the provided summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Lori.Brown@fox.com (Lori Brown) on www.fox4news.com, see more information here.

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