This change comes after a Washington Post investigation revealed that dozens of officers had used the network to improperly spy on former partners and romantic interests.
The new requirements address growing concerns over the lack of accountability within AI-powered surveillance infrastructure.
Flock’s network of roadside cameras creates a searchable map of vehicle movements, but a significant portion of its users previously bypassed oversight tools.
According to the company, two-thirds of the 7,000 agencies using its system had not participated in a formerly voluntary program to flag suspicious search patterns, leaving the database vulnerable to personal misuse.
Moving forward, the company will implement a technical mechanism to automatically review all searches for abnormal activity, making a previously optional feature mandatory for all users.
This shift affects thousands of law enforcement agencies that rely on the system to track car movements for criminal investigations.
By tightening access controls, Flock aims to ensure that its data collection tools are used exclusively for official police business rather than unauthorized surveillance.