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Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley - Law Enforcement's Data Problem: Why 50% of Murders Go Unsolved

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Nov 4, 2025
Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock Safety, leads a company revolutionizing public safety with advanced tech like drones and license plate recognition systems. He reveals the alarming statistic that 60% of U.S. murders go unsolved, largely due to outdated law enforcement data practices. Garrett discusses the potential of AI and drones to enhance crime prevention and how Flock's products are bridging the gap in data sharing between agencies. He also highlights Atlanta's growing status in hard tech innovation and shares his vision for meaningful public safety improvements.
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ANECDOTE

Daily CSVs Cause Real-World Errors

  • Garrett describes NCIC as a near-CSV file updated once a day with questionable data integrity.
  • He recounts a stolen rental car that remained listed because the rental company didn't update the record.
ADVICE

Adopt Case-Level Collaborative Tools

  • Use collaborative, auditable platforms instead of PDFs or email to share case data across agencies.
  • Provide controlled sharing and audit trails to enable private businesses to safely collaborate with police.
INSIGHT

Drones As First Responders

  • Drones scale beyond chasing suspects: they give rapid situational awareness for fire, EMS, and 911 responses.
  • Deploying drones first can provide quick eyes and reduce risk in high-speed pursuits and fires.
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