Sen. Josh Hawley has announced an expansion of his investigation into Flock Safety’s roadside camera system, now targeting AI‑driven surveillance networks operated by three additional firms. Chairing the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, Hawley warned that Flock is not the sole player in the industry and called for a broader look at how these technologies are deployed. The probe follows growing concerns over privacy, data security, and the potential for misuse of automated monitoring in public spaces. Hawley’s move signals heightened congressional scrutiny of private surveillance companies and their influence on law‑enforcement practices.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) announced Thursday he would broaden his probe into Flock Safety’s roadside cameras to include AI surveillance networks run by three other companies. “Flock does not stand alone in the surveillance industry,” wrote the senator, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, on social media. “Other companies are also...
