Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=625OETibyu4 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter FLOCK cameras would have helped in shooting spree case, per Austin Mayor [7UZGVZepX8O] Health Updated on August 07, 2026 EDT — Published on August 07, 2026 EDT Austin’s debate over surveillance technology is back in the spotlight after a weekend shooting spree investigation. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson told reporters that license plate readers, such as the ones powered by Flock Safety, would probably have helped investigators locate three teenage suspects faster during a citywide shooting spree tied to 12 crime scenes. Austin previously had a contract with Flock before terminating its contract over privacy concerns. PpU49d8jjKe UPRuCiOlV5Z 9c0Oppd1TaP eS51C5COb8q wrozGNMbQqd
Austin’s debate over surveillance technology is back in the spotlight after a weekend shooting spree investigation. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson told reporters that license plate readers, such as the ones powered by Flock Safety, would probably have helped investigators locate three teenage suspects faster during a citywide shooting spree tied to 12 crime scenes. Austin previously had a contract with Flock before terminating its contract over privacy concerns. PpU49d8jjKe UPRuCiOlV5Z 9c0Oppd1TaP eS51C5COb8q wrozGNMbQqd