Flock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So Clear
A decade later, where the company assembles its signature—and fiercely debated—product has become more of a mystery.For years, Flock touted publicly that its devices were produced in the United States. But more recent marketing materials from the company reviewed by WIRED no longer specify where its cameras come from. Congress is also considering legislation that would cut federal funding to states that fail to limit use of Flock and other license plate readers.
- ▪A decade later, where the company assembles its signature—and fiercely debated—product has become more of a mystery.For years, Flock touted publicly that its devices were produced in the United States.
- ▪But more recent marketing materials from the company reviewed by WIRED no longer specify where its cameras come from.
- ▪Congress is also considering legislation that would cut federal funding to states that fail to limit use of Flock and other license plate readers.
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Paresh DaveBusinessSep 17, 2026 5:00 AMFlock Once Touted Its Cameras as ‘Made in the USA.’ Now It’s Not So ClearFlock reveals little about where its license plate readers are assembled, but the answer could have geopolitical and cybersecurity implications.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFlock CEO Garrett Langley has said the company made its first license plate cameras in his Atlanta home, permanently scratching his dining table with drill marks. A decade later, where the company assembles its signature—and fiercely debated—product has become more of a mystery.For years, Flock touted publicly that its devices were produced in the United States.
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