Flock Safety has ended its pilot program for acoustic technology that would have detected signs of human distress in public spaces — a reversal confirmed by EFF and reported across multiple outlets. This represents a significant win for digital privacy advocates who have been organizing against the company's expanding surveillance network of license plate readers and cameras. The momentum reflects growing public pushback: LAPD ended its Flock contract, and the CEO recently apologized for calling activists 'terroristic,' signaling that sustained pressure campaigns can force surveillance companies to reverse course.