Flock Safety, an AI-powered surveillance camera and license-plate reader manufacturer, plans to cut approximately 18% of its workforce, according to people with direct knowledge of the plan. The job reductions will affect roughly 270 employees, who will leave the company at the end of the month.
The layoffs follow a voluntary buyout program. Flock has experienced rapid growth in recent years but now faces mounting opposition from communities and lawmakers concerned about surveillance and privacy. The company has come under particular scrutiny as these concerns have grown.
The timing reflects broader pressure on the surveillance technology sector. Flock's core products, AI-powered cameras and automated license-plate readers, have drawn criticism from privacy advocates and local officials who question their deployment in neighborhoods and public spaces.
The source material does not specify the company's total headcount before the cuts, the financial performance that prompted the reductions, or statements from Flock leadership explaining the decision. No details are provided about which departments or roles will be affected, severance terms, or the company's future product roadmap.