Flock’s Gunshot‑Detection Mic Claims Clash With Website’s Broad Safety Claims
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Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock, told the TechCrunch Disrupt stage that the company’s microphones are designed to detect only gunshots. However, the firm’s own website states that the system can also identify street racing, severe car crashes, and fires. Langley’s remarks highlight a clear discrepancy between the advertised capabilities and the actual functionality of the product. The company has not yet clarified why the marketing language is broader than the technical scope, leaving users uncertain about the true extent of the safety features.
Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/14/2026
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Flock CEO says microphones detect just gunshots
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- CEO stated microphones detect only gunshots
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- Gunshot Detection microphones
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- Oct 14, 00:00
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- Oct 15, 05:30
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- Oct 15, 06:24
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Flock CEO Garrett Langley stated that the company's Gunshot Detection microphones only detect "just gunshots," contrasting with Flock's website which claims the audio systems can also detect street takeovers, severe crashes, car crashes, fireworks, and sideshows to provide earlier public safety awareness. The feature, announced last year, previously faced pushback after mentioning "screaming," leading the company to amend its website to "sounds of human distress" before later pulling the ability to detect "distress" altogether from some customers.
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