Flock Safety

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

A surveillance technology company specializing in automated license plate reader cameras, backed by A16Z, that partners with law enforcement to help solve crimes—reportedly clearing 700,000 crimes annually with notable productivity gains per officer. The company has faced scrutiny over privacy concerns, notably losing a partnership with Ring due to these issues. It appears in podcast discussions as both an A16Z portfolio investment highlight and a focal point for debates around surveillance technology and privacy.

Mentioned On

Behind the Bastards The Way to College Podcast Marketplace All-in-One The a16z Show Hard Fork Odd Lots No Agenda Show

Episode Mentions

Behind the Bastards · May 16, 2026

It Could Happen Here Weekly 232

“Manufactures ALPR cameras deployed nationwide for dragnet surveillance of license plates and facial recognition”

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and Flock camera surveillance networksFacial recognition technology and ICE's Mobile Fortify toolCell-site simulators (Stingrays) and their use in law enforcement

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The Way to College Podcast · May 11, 2026

The Career Jungle Gym with Kate Crane

“Law enforcement tech company using automated license plate reading; Kate spent 2.5 years building data team and strategy/operations function”

Non-linear career paths and career pivotsNetworking and informational interviewsManagement consulting as career accelerator

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 7, 2026

ICE and the “wide, deep and ever-growing” surveillance state

“AI-enabled license plate reader company providing national tracking network used by law enforcement and indirectly by ICE for deportation efforts”

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) and Flock technologyRing doorbell cameras and consumer surveillance productsICE mass deportation and immigration enforcement surveillance

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The a16z Show · Mar 11, 2026

What It Takes to Clear a Million Crimes a Year with Flock Safety's CEO

“Main subject - provides cameras, drones, and AI systems to law enforcement agencies”

License plate recognition technologyDrone surveillance and response systemsAI-powered crime analysis

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The a16z Show · Feb 27, 2026

a16z's New Media Playbook

“Portfolio company working with A16Z's new media team to build founder presence”

New media strategyViral content cyclesOODA Loop decision making

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Hard Fork · Feb 20, 2026

The Pentagon vs. Anthropic + An A.I. Agent Slandered Me + Hot Mess Express

“Surveillance camera company lost Ring partnership due to privacy concerns”

AI Safety and EthicsMilitary AI ApplicationsAutonomous Weapons Systems

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Odd Lots · Feb 20, 2026

A16Z's David George on How Private and Public Markets Fused Into One

“A16Z portfolio company; security technology company cited as major investment”

Private vs. Public Markets Capital DynamicsEmployee Equity and Liquidity in Private CompaniesTender Offers as IPO Alternative

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No Agenda Show · Feb 15, 2026

1843 - "Token Muncher"

“Surveillance technology company with law enforcement contracts partnered with Ring for automated license plate readers”

Apple News algorithmic bias and left-wing content curationChatGPT psychological manipulation and AI delusion spiralsDeepfake video generation and Hollywood intellectual property threats

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The a16z Show · Feb 9, 2026

The State of Markets

“Crime-solving AI company clearing 700,000 crimes annually with 10% improvement per officer”

AI company revenue growth metricsEnterprise AI adoption challengesGPU infrastructure buildout

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