Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
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Flock Safety offers voluntary buyouts to reduce workforce amid backlash over surveillance technology.Summary
Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company, has introduced a generous severance package for voluntary employee departures according to a Wired report. The move comes after significant backlash over its license plate recognition technology, with cases of misuse identified and multiple cities and states dropping the service. The company expects a large portion of its 1,500 employees to express interest, aiming to avoid mandatory layoffs and address demoralization. CEO Garrett Langley acknowledged that the backlash has primarily damaged internal morale.
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