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Oakland Police Disable Flock Alerts Due to Overwhelming Volume of Stolen Car Reports

In 2025, Oakland police received over one million Flock alerts regarding stolen vehicles, leading to a decision to turn off the system due to resource strain.

Editorial StaffJune 6, 20261 MIN READ

Last year, Oakland police were inundated with over one million alerts from the Flock system concerning stolen cars. This unprecedented volume has significantly strained their available resources.

As a result of this overwhelming influx of alerts, the police department made the decision to disable the Flock alerts to better manage their operations.

The situation highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in balancing technology use with resource limitations.