WIRED: What Flock's Surveillance Cameras Actually Cost Cities

WIRED reviewed contracts between US police departments and Flock Safety: Covington, Georgia went from $40,000 in 2020 to $201,000 in the first eight months of 2026. Alpharetta's annual bill grew to $381,000, with a five-year deal costing $254,250 in year one.

• Covington: $40,000 in 2020, $113,225 in 2024, $201,000 in eight months of 2026
• Alpharetta's annual bill rose from $17,680 in 2020 to $381,000 in 2025
• Alpharetta's five-year deal: $254,250 in year one, then $238,000 a year
• Flock raised Falcon camera prices from $2,500 to $3,000 in April 2024