Flock says its new tool will help identify police abuse, but hasn’t explained how it works

Flock says it will require all customers to use its new Audit Assistance tool, which the surveillance company claims has already helped identify police abuse. However, it has not explained in detail how the system works, making it difficult to assess its reliability or oversight value.

The move reflects growing pressure on surveillance vendors to show they can prevent misuse, not just sell monitoring tools. Without transparency, Flock’s claims may deepen concerns that accountability features are being used as trust-building rhetoric rather than verifiable safeguards.