South Carolina AG Inquires into Flock Safety's AI and Data Handling
What happened
On October 6, 2026, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley. The inquiry seeks details on how the Atlanta-based company uses artificial intelligence and handles data collected by its license-plate reading cameras. Wilson requested clarification on the company's data retention policies and built-in restrictions for accessing its data.
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Why it matters
The inquiry targets Flock Safety's core business model, which relies on widespread surveillance technology across 49 states. Wilson noted that while he supports police use of the tools, the company's broad reach raises high stakes regarding potential misuse of the technology.
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Who's involved
- Alan WilsonSouth Carolina Attorney General who initiated the inquiry into Flock Safety's practices.
- Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company whose AI and data handling practices are under review.
- LangleyCEO of Flock Safety who received the inquiry from the Attorney General.
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
- Alan Wilson
Related events
- A spokesperson for Flock Safety spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation on October 8, 2026.
- A mayor has issued an order requiring changes to the data handling protocols of Flock Safety.
- Flock Safety, a company whose technology is used for law enforcement queries, is being utilized by the Richmond Police Department in Richmond, Ohio.
- A city council decided not to renew a Flock Safety contract, despite the technology being used for crime investigation.
- Institute for Justice initiated litigation against Flock Safety regarding its technology use.