a16z Podcast Drones, Data, and Deterrence: Technology's Role in Public Safety
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Jan 10, 2024 
Garrett Langley, founder of Flock Safety, dives into the intersections of technology and public safety. He highlights how Flock operates in over 4,000 cities, solving around 2,200 crimes daily. The conversation focuses on the balance between leveraging drones and facial recognition versus respecting privacy. Langley emphasizes community trust and collaboration, while also addressing the transformative role of AI in law enforcement. The discussion provides a thoughtful exploration of the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced in modern policing.
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Kidnapped Baby
- Flock Safety cameras helped locate a kidnapped baby in Atlanta.
- The baby was found unharmed and returned to their mother within hours.
Wake Forest Success
- In Wake Forest, Flock Safety helped recover three stolen cars, a missing child, and two firearms in 24 hours.
- This happened on a school campus, highlighting unexpected safety concerns.
Stolen Jeep
- A student's stolen Jeep was located quickly thanks to Flock and inter-agency data sharing.
- Flock helped apprehend suspects with weapons in under an hour after the theft was reported.