Musician Benn Jordan Testifies on Flock Safety Surveillance Tech

Benn Jordan, known for his music and research, recently testified before the U.S. Congress about the surveillance technology employed by Flock Safety, a manufacturer of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). Jordan's testimony at a Senate hearing highlights growing public and bipartisan opposition to the company's products.

The backlash has led to significant repercussions for Flock Safety. Hundreds of local governments have canceled contracts with the company, and Senator Josh Hawley has launched an investigation. Reuters reported last week that Flock Safety plans to cut approximately 18 percent of its workforce.

Jordan himself states he does not dislike companies like Flock Safety but views their approach to critics as a major public relations failure. He has focused on the broader issue: the relationship between private industry, government, and law enforcement, which Jordan argues prioritizes secrecy over transparency.

Jordan's work, which includes reporting security vulnerabilities and raising awareness through his online presence, is framed as an effort to foster accountability in public surveillance. He aims to find tangible solutions to surveillance overreach rather than solely targeting a single company.