Franklin County Sheriff Reports Detective Used Flock Technology for Resident Tracking
In Franklin County, a sheriff has stated that a county detective used Flock technology to track a resident.
Greensboro High Point Winston Salem, NC, September 26, 2026 —
FRANKLIN COUNTY – A sheriff in Franklin County has reported that a county detective utilized Flock technology to track a resident. The details surrounding the specific circumstances, the duration of the tracking, and the identity of the resident involved were not immediately available.
Flock Safety, the company behind the technology, offers automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that capture images of vehicles and their license plates. These cameras are often deployed in communities to aid law enforcement in investigating crimes and locating vehicles associated with investigations. The technology’s use in tracking individuals is a subject of ongoing public and legal discussion regarding privacy and surveillance.
The statement from the sheriff indicates a specific instance of this technology being employed by a detective within the county’s law enforcement department. However, the sheriff’s office has not provided further information regarding the nature of the investigation that prompted the use of Flock technology, nor has the name of the detective or the resident been disclosed. The outcome of the tracking effort also remains unstated.
Questions regarding the department’s policies on the use of such surveillance technology, the protocols for authorization, and oversight mechanisms are currently unaddressed by the provided information. The specific reasons for tracking the resident and whether any official complaints or concerns have been raised in relation to this incident have not been detailed.
This report highlights the deployment of advanced surveillance tools by local law enforcement agencies and raises potential questions about data privacy and the scope of such operations. Further details regarding the investigative context and the specific application of the Flock technology in this Franklin County case are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by FAITH WARDWELLThe News & Observer (Raleigh) on greensboro.com, see more information here.
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