Flock CEO's claims on microphones differ from website descriptions

Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley has stated that the company's microphones are designed to detect 'just gunshots.' This assertion contrasts with information published on Flock's website, which details a wider range of ambient sounds the device can identify and analyze.

Langley made these comments during the TechCrunch Disrupt event while defending Flock's 'Gunshot Detection' product. The product is described as listening for gunshots and other ambient audio to provide 'earlier awareness' to authorities. However, according to the company's website, the system is also capable of identifying other sounds, such as car alarms and various loud noises.

The discrepancy between Langley's statements and the website's description raises questions about the scope of Flock's technology and its potential applications. Privacy advocates, including the ACLU, have voiced concerns about the potential misuse of data collected by the company and the expansion of its surveillance capabilities.

Flock Safety has previously faced scrutiny from the public and authorities regarding its license plate reader technology and associated privacy issues. While the company aims to address these concerns by highlighting its products' benefits for crime prevention and enhanced safety, the debate over the technology's full capabilities and the extent of collected data continues.