Flock Safety CEO Langley to address surveillance and privacy at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Garrett Langley will discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and public safety at the San Francisco event, amidst recent contract losses and ongoing regulatory debate.
Garrett Langley, founder and chief executive officer of surveillance technology company Flock Safety, is scheduled to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 regarding the intersection of artificial intelligence, privacy, and public safety. The event is scheduled for October 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Flock Safety, which holds a valuation of $7.5 billion, has faced significant public backlash and scrutiny over its license plate recognition and drone surveillance systems, including the termination of partnerships with Amazon’s Ring and the Los Angeles Police Department.
Flock Safety has secured $950 million in total funding since its inception in 2017. The company’s most recent fundraise, a $275 million round completed last year, raised its valuation to $7.5 billion, a sharp increase from the $4.8 billion valuation recorded the previous year. Langley previously worked on the car subscription service Clutch and the platform Experience, which was sold to Cox Enterprises for $200 million in 2014.
The Atlanta-based firm, which went through Y Combinator with co-founders Matt Feury and Paige Todd, has expanded its operational scope beyond traditional camera networks. Flock Safety recently acquired Aerodome and is developing drone first responders, adding to its existing suite of general surveillance and license plate recognition systems.
Despite its financial growth, the company has encountered significant pushback. Privacy advocates, including the American Civil Liberties Union, have criticised the firm’s practices, leading to instances of public backlash where cameras were destroyed. The company continues to offer its cameras and databases to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a decision that has drawn further attention from critics.
Commercial setbacks have also marked the firm’s recent history. Amazon’s Ring has ended a partnership with Flock Safety, and the Los Angeles Police Department let its deal with the company lapse this month. Langley’s session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is expected to address these challenges and the company’s approach to the interwoven nature of AI and the surveillance industry.
