Flock Safety Alternative for HOA
Privacy-conscious HOAs comparing Flock alternatives should evaluate data control, retention, audit logs, sharing rules, and access workflows.
HOA Board LPR: What to Know Before Signing a Surveillance Contract
HOA board LPR privacy risks and surveillance contract guidance for homeowners associations.
Retail LPR: Loss Prevention Without Losing the Customer
retail lpr privacy Last week, NBC Connecticut reported what shoppers across the country are starting to notice in their store parking lots: automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras have arrived at Home Depot and Lowe’s. The stated goal is to deter theft and “boost public safety.” It’s a reasonable goal—retail crime is a real and […]
Flock Safety Security Flaw: Anyone Could View Your HOA’s Live Camera Feeds
flock safety security flaw hoa In 2025, a cybersecurity flaw in Flock Safety’s Condor camera line was publicly documented, allowing anyone with knowledge of the vulnerability to access live video feeds from deployed cameras. Separately, independent security researchers demonstrated that a Flock camera could be physically compromised in under 30 seconds, exposing stored images and […]
How to Cancel Your Flock Safety Contract: Step-by-Step Guide for HOA Boards
how to cancel flock safety contract Over 30 cities and dozens of HOAs canceled their Flock Safety contracts in 2025–2026. If your board has decided to cancel — or wants to evaluate your options before the next renewal — this step-by-step guide covers exactly how to do it correctly without penalties or coverage gaps. 30–60 […]
Is Flock Safety Sharing Your Community’s Data? What HOA Residents Are Discovering
flock safety data sharing hoa When your HOA installed Flock Safety cameras for parking enforcement, you likely did not know your neighbors’ vehicle movements were entering a national law enforcement database accessible to thousands of police agencies. Here is what HOA residents across the country have been discovering — and why it matters. 3,000+ law […]
PLACA.AI vs Flock Safety 2026: No ICE. No Police Network. No Annual Lock-In.
placa.ai vs flock safety Both PLACA.AI and Flock Safety offer solar-powered, 4G LTE license plate recognition cameras that install wire-free. The technology is comparable. The business model, privacy practices, and total cost are not. This is the most complete 2026 comparison available — written with no sales spin. $2,500 Flock Safety cost per camera per […]
Flock Safety and ICE: What Your HOA Board Needs to Know Before Renewing
flock safety ice data sharing If your HOA board is preparing to renew your Flock Safety contract, there is critical information you need before signing. In 2025, it became public that Flock Safety cameras were being used — through local police — to assist ICE in tracking vehicles for immigration enforcement. This guide explains exactly […]
Why 30+ Cities Canceled Flock Safety Contracts in 2025 — And What HOAs Should Do Now
Breaking: At least 30 US cities and municipalities canceled or deactivated their Flock Safety license plate reader contracts in 2025 and early 2026 — citing unauthorized ICE data access, federal surveillance concerns, and cybersecurity flaws. If your HOA uses Flock Safety, here is what you need to know right now. 30+ US cities canceled Flock […]
Flock Safety Privacy Concerns: What HOA Boards Need to Know
flock safety privacy concerns Before your HOA board votes to install Flock Safety cameras, there are privacy, security, and data-sharing issues that Flock’s sales team won’t raise. This guide summarizes what HOA boards need to know — based on documented findings from security researchers and civil liberties organizations. 3,000+ law enforcement agencies with access to […]