Flock CEO Garrett Langley on Surveillance Backlash and Expansion at Disrupt 2026

Flock Safety has become a central figure in the escalating debate over surveillance technology, AI, and who ultimately controls the data being collected. Founder and CEO Garrett Langley took the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to make his case that Flock is a net positive, even as concerns grow about its work monitoring communities and cities and enabling data sharing across law enforcement agencies. The tension was visible in the room itself: as Langley spoke on stage, a protest against the company unfolded, underscoring just how charged the conversation around surveillance expansion has become. His appearance reflects a broader reckoning in the tech industry over the balance between public safety tools and civil liberties, and how companies in this space respond when scrutiny intensifies. This session captures Langley's defense of Flock's mission alongside the pushback it faces from critics and communities. It's essential viewing for anyone following the intersection of AI, law enforcement technology, and privacy in modern cities.