Suffolk County Increases Number of Flock Safety Cameras to Nearly 60

Suffolk County has increased the number of Flock Safety cameras, which record and log passing vehicles, from 25 to approximately 60 over the past year. County officials reported that more than 30 new AI-powered cameras have been installed since August 2025, with additional cameras planned for installation. This represents a 140% increase in the number of cameras in the county. The cameras were funded by a $542,500 law-enforcement technology grant from the state, which was approved by the county legislature. The new cameras are located throughout the East End, including Southampton, Riverhead, Southold, Sag Harbor, and East Hampton Village. The Flock Safety cameras scan and store information on vehicles, including license plates and distinguishing features. This data is searchable by law enforcement without a warrant. The expansion follows a delay in the installation of another Flock Safety product, the 'Raven' listening system. Critics have raised concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of surveillance data, with incidents of misuse reported among law enforcement. A proposed federal law could impact federal funding for Nassau and Suffolk counties if passed.