Boston police end Flock camera deal after data sharing breach
Boston officials announced they will stop using Flock cameras following a report that the company shared data with external agencies despite prior agreements.
City ends partnership with vendor
Officials released a report explaining why the city will no longer rely on the service. The decision comes after discovering Flock shared camera data with outside law enforcement groups.
Agreement terms were violated
The company had confirmed that data sharing was turned off in their contract with Boston. A 2025 report detailed how this agreement was broken during a pilot program the city ran.
Police seek alternative systems
Boston police have already started pilots with two rival companies to replace the current system. One trial with Motorola began in February while an Axon pilot started in June.
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