Trump says review of Flock surveillance cameras is underway, decision pending

When questioned about the controversial network of Flock cameras, President Trump stated that the matter is under active review and that an official position will be released in the near future. Flock’s devices, which employ AI-assisted license-plate readers, are installed in more than 120,000 spots across 49 states and are marketed as tools for locating stolen or criminal vehicles, without facial-recognition capabilities.

Critics have decried the system for eroding personal privacy, especially after incidents of officers accessing the database for personal reasons. In response, Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley introduced changes last week, cutting the default data-storage period from 30 days to seven and allowing police departments to set their own retention rules. The cameras also provide data to Immigration and Customs Enforcement via one outlet law-enforcement agreements, aiding deportation efforts. Trump said a definitive answer on the program will be offered within weeks.