Flock Safety
Video surveillance software
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What is Flock Safety
Flock Safety is a cloud-managed physical security platform centered on automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras and related video evidence workflows. It is used by law enforcement agencies, schools, HOAs, and commercial property operators to detect vehicles of interest, investigate incidents, and share evidence across authorized organizations. The product combines purpose-built edge cameras, cloud search and alerting, and case-oriented tools for managing and exporting evidence. It also supports networked deployments across multiple locations with centralized administration and audit controls.
Purpose-built ALPR workflows
The platform is designed around vehicle detection, plate reads, and real-time alerts tied to hotlists and investigative queries. This focus reduces the setup and operational overhead compared with general-purpose VMS tools when the primary need is vehicle-centric investigations. Search and filtering are oriented to common public-safety workflows such as time-window queries, location-based lookups, and evidence packaging. For organizations prioritizing ALPR outcomes, the feature set aligns closely to that use case.
Cloud-managed multi-site deployment
Flock Safety supports centralized management of distributed cameras across neighborhoods, campuses, and multi-property portfolios. Administrators can manage users, permissions, and sharing relationships across agencies or partner organizations with auditability. Cloud access enables remote investigation and collaboration without requiring on-premises VMS infrastructure at each site. This model fits organizations that need rapid rollout and consistent operations across many locations.
Integrated evidence and sharing
The product includes tools to organize, retain, and export footage and plate-read results for investigations. It supports controlled sharing of relevant data between authorized entities, which can reduce friction when incidents span jurisdictions or properties. Audit logs and role-based access help document who accessed data and when. These capabilities are often required in public-safety and security programs that must manage chain-of-custody and accountability.
Narrower than full VMS
Flock Safety’s core value is strongest for ALPR and vehicle-centric analytics rather than broad, camera-agnostic video management. Organizations seeking a single platform for heterogeneous camera fleets, complex on-prem recording architectures, or extensive third-party device integrations may need additional systems. This can increase overall solution complexity when requirements extend beyond ALPR. Buyers should validate coverage for non-vehicle surveillance scenarios.
Cloud dependence and connectivity
Because administration, search, and collaboration are cloud-based, reliable network connectivity is important for timely uploads, alerting, and investigation workflows. Sites with constrained bandwidth or strict offline requirements may face operational limitations. Data residency, retention, and access policies also need review for organizations with stringent compliance constraints. These factors can influence feasibility in certain government or critical-infrastructure environments.
Privacy and governance overhead
ALPR and cross-organization sharing introduce heightened privacy, policy, and oversight requirements compared with basic video surveillance. Organizations often need formal governance for hotlist sources, retention periods, access controls, and permissible-use policies. Public-sector deployments may face additional transparency and procurement scrutiny. These non-technical requirements can lengthen implementation timelines and increase administrative burden.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual all-inclusive subscription | Contact sales (custom quote) | Includes hardware (cameras & sensors), software with real-time alerts and cloud access, professional installation & onboarding, ongoing maintenance/repairs, automatic upgrades, cellular service, and technical support. Pricing depends on coverage area, sensor types, and software package; Flock provides custom annual quotes — no public list prices on the official site. |
Official Professional Services & Reinstall Fee Schedule (from Flock Safety site):
| Service / Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial Camera Installation — Existing Infrastructure | $150 |
| Initial Camera Installation — Standard Install | $650 |
| Initial Camera Installation — Advanced Install | $1,250 |
| LPR camera relocation — existing pole | $350 |
| LPR camera relocation — Flock pole | $750 |
| LPR camera relocation — advanced pole | $2,000 |
| Video camera relocation — existing pole | $750 |
| Video camera relocation — existing pole + AC hookup by Flock | $1,500 |
| Camera replacement (vandalism, theft, or damage) | $800 |
| Flock pole replacement (vandalism, theft, or damage) | $500 |
| Advanced pole replacement (vandalism, theft, or damage) | $2,000 |
| Technician visit (other reasons) | $350 |
| Solar panel replacement (vandalism, theft, or damage) | $350 |
Flock Safety Flex™ LPR Replacements:
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Replacement Camera | $800 |
| Replacement Battery | $750 |
| Replacement Solar Panel | $500 |
| Replacement DC Power Kit | $150 |
| Replacement AC Power Kit | $150 |
| Replacement Cable(s) | $50 |
Notes: All fees above are taken from Flock Safety's official "Reinstall Fee Schedule" page and are listed as per reinstall or required visit (include labor & materials). Subscription pricing itself is not published publicly on the site; Flock requires contacting sales for a tailored quote.
Seller details
Flock Safety
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
2017
Private
https://www.flocksafety.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/flock-safety
