Flock Safety offers voluntary buyouts to staff amid license plate recognition backlash
Surveillance technology company Flock Safety announced voluntary employee buyouts on Friday as it faces a major drop in police adoption.
Company announces generous severance packages
Flock Safety unveiled a severance package for employees who wish to leave voluntarily. The company expects many of its 1,500 workers to accept these offers. Internal documents describe the packages as the most generous the firm has ever provided.
Police usage drops significantly
Florida and Texas have decided to stop using the startup's technology. An advocacy group noted that 90 cities dropped Flock in August alone. This represents a fourfold increase compared to the previous month.
Leaders cite morale concerns
The CEO stated that internal morale has suffered the most damage from recent events. Without these buyouts, the company would almost certainly need to conduct layoffs. The firm hopes this approach avoids forced dismissals for demoralized team members.
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