Concerns about privacy and potential misuse of technology have led to reduced access to Flock camera data. The number of outside agencies able to access this data has been sharply reduced, from over 1,500 to 202. All of these agencies are located within Texas.

Sharing of Flock data with federal partners has also been stopped. The Flock cameras, equipped with license plate readers, provide real-time information to help locate vehicles tied to crimes and find missing people.

Further details are available about the changes and the future of the Flock camera network, which includes over 670 cameras, with some set to be deactivated due to loss of state funding.