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FLOCK SAFETY DENIES THREATENING LECTURE SERIES

SECURITY DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, JUL 11, 2026

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Surveillance technology company Flock Safety did not issue a cease-and-desist letter to The Saturday Salon, a Newport Beach lecture series, despite claims posted on Instagram Thursday. The incident reignites debate over the company's practices and relationship with law enforcement.

The Saturday Salon shared what appeared to be a cease-and-desist letter from Flock Safety, prompting immediate backlash on social media. The group responded with "WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED," framing the alleged letter as an attempt to suppress discussion of the surveillance company's work. Flock Safety has faced ongoing criticism from privacy advocates and civil liberties groups over its license plate recognition technology and partnerships with law enforcement agencies. The company has received significant scrutiny regarding data collection practices and potential misuse of its systems. The disputed letter adds to mounting pressure on Flock Safety, which has become a focal point in debates about surveillance technology regulation. Privacy advocates have called for stricter oversight of the company's operations, while law enforcement agencies have defended the technology's crime-fighting capabilities. Clarification on whether the letter was genuine, retracted, or misrepresented remains pending.

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