Garrett Langley, founder and CEO of Flock Safety, highlights a significant market gap: the lack of consolidated neighborhood safety solutions. He explains that while traditional security systems focus on individual protection, they fail to assist in solving crimes. Flock Safety's AI-enabled cameras are changing this landscape.
Flock Safety has already played a role in clearing over a million crimes across the US. The company's technology integrates with city cameras, enhancing real-time crime response. Langley notes that their Flock OS allows for the integration of all cameras within a city, creating a more comprehensive safety net. Advances like drones and computer vision technology enable safer suspect apprehension. Flock's systems are now deployed in over 6,000 cities, reaching more than half of the U.S. population.
Langley points out that the decentralized nature of U.S. law enforcement complicates information sharing. However, recent legal changes have permitted the use of cloud technology for law enforcement in certain states, improving data sharing capabilities. He emphasizes the need for clear legislative frameworks to improve collaboration among law enforcement agencies, noting that public trust dynamics also influence inter-agency cooperation.
Flock Safety operates as a public safety operating system, aiming to help communities and law enforcement eliminate crime. The company, co-founded in 2017, has achieved a $3.5 billion valuation.