Flock Safety did not threaten surveillance debate organisers — cease-and-desist letter misread

An Instagram post by a Newport Beach, CA lecture series showed what appeared to be a cease-and-desist letter from surveillance tech firm Flock Safety, sparking a fresh wave of backlash against the company. However, the letter was misread — Flock was not actually threatening the organisers of a surveillance debate. Flock Safety has faced ongoing criticism for its technology and law enforcement partnerships.

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