Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.
TL;DR
- Flock Safety is offering voluntary severance packages to employees.
- The company has faced backlash over its license plate recognition technology's misuse by police.
- Many of Flock's 1,500 employees are expected to accept the buyouts.
- This strategy helps Flock reduce staff without mandatory layoffs.
- Accusations include police officers allegedly stalking ex-partners using the technology.
- Florida and Texas have stopped using Flock's technology.
- An advocacy group reported 90 cities dropped Flock in August.