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Fort Worth police crime-fighting drone program takes off in partnership with Flock Safety
By Drew Shaw at Fort Worth Report
· June 6, 2026
· 4 min read
Drones used to help manage crime now provide Fort Worth police a bird’s-eye view of the action, officials announced Thursday. The initiative sees the city partnering with Flock Safety — an $8.4 billion surveillance behemoth known for its automatic license plate readers — for a one-year, no-cost pilo
Key takeaway The initiative sees the city partnering with Flock Safety — an $8.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Fort Worth police crime-fighting drone program raises questions about the balance between public safety and individual privacy in the city. As the program expands to potentially all six patrol divisions, residents should pay attention to how the drones are used and how the footage is stored and accessed. The fact that Flock Safety leases its equipment to the city and retains some access to the footage may be a concern for those who value their privacy. The city's partnership with Flock also highlights the growing presence of surveillance technology in Fort Worth neighborhoods, where homeowners associations have already installed Flock cameras. As the city navigates the use of drones and other surveillance tools, it will be important to ensure that these technologies are used in a way that respects the rights and privacy of all residents, while also keeping the community safe from crime.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 6, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Drones used to help manage crime now provide Fort Worth police a bird’s-eye view of the action, officials announced Thursday. The initiative sees the city partnering with Flock Safety — an $8.4 billion surveillance behemoth known for its automatic license plate readers — for a one-year, no-cost pilo
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