Flock Safety CEO to discuss future of surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
“Flock Safety sits right at the center of the debate over where the line should be drawn between privacy and public safety.”
Garrett Langley, founder and CEO of Flock Safety, will take the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to address those exact issues. The invitation puts privacy and public safety front‑and‑center of a major startup conference, giving the company a public venue to lay out its perspective.
What changed
The invitation moves the privacy‑vs‑public‑safety conversation from behind‑the‑scenes policy discussions into a high‑visibility startup event. By speaking at Disrupt, Langley will present Flock Safety’s view to developers, investors, and journalists in one setting.
Why it matters
Surveillance technology sits at the heart of the public‑safety versus privacy debate, with proponents pointing to safety benefits and critics highlighting privacy concerns about data collection and use. Because Flock Safety is “right at the center” of that debate, how the company frames its approach can shape how stakeholders perceive the trade‑off between safety benefits and privacy risks.
Who is affected
Law‑enforcement agencies that use surveillance data for investigations.
Municipal leaders evaluating whether to adopt or expand surveillance programs.
Residents whose neighborhoods may be monitored and who are sensitive to privacy implications.
What readers should watch next
The live session (or its recording) at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where Langley will outline Flock Safety’s stance on privacy safeguards and public‑safety goals.
Follow‑up reporting from TechCrunch and industry analysts for any concrete policy commitments or product updates announced during the talk.
Statements from local governments or privacy‑advocacy groups that reference the discussion, which could hint at future regulatory or deployment shifts.
The original TechCrunch article was published on Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0000.