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Sanders, Burchett Push Nationwide Ban on Flock Safety Tech

8/26/2026

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced a bill to bar federal purchases of Flock Safety cameras.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) proposed legislation to ban Flock Safety’s automated license-plate reader technology nationwide.
CEO Garrett Langley said the company will cut default data retention to seven days.
The ACLU said the seven-day limit falls short of its 48-hour recommendation but is a possible step forward.

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Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) introduced a bill to bar federal purchases of Flock Safety cameras.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) proposed legislation to ban Flock Safety’s automated license-plate reader technology nationwide.
CEO Garrett Langley said the company will cut default data retention to seven days.
The ACLU said the seven-day limit falls short of its 48-hour recommendation but is a possible step forward.