Atlanta investigation reveals gaps in Flock Safety oversight and airport safety systems
A new episode examines how AI cameras were deployed without local approval and why few U.S. airports have runways equipped with overrunning protection.
By Olga Menon ·
A new investigative report from Atlanta News First details systemic issues in local technology and transportation safety infrastructure. The findings, released on November 2, 2026, focus on automated camera networks and federal aviation regulations.
The report highlights the deployment of Flock Safety cameras across the region. While police departments praise the tool for crime detection, the investigation found that the systems were often installed without approval from elected representatives. Protesters have long criticized the network as a method for tracking virtually all Americans. The episode is identified as Season 2, Episode 26.
The investigation also examines federal aviation standards. The government intends to replace its mandatory emergency medical kit checklist for airplanes. Under the proposed rule, airlines would decide which items to stock. Critics argue this shift could result in fewer life-saving tools being available during in-flight emergencies. Reporter Rachel DePompa analyzes the competing perspectives in the segment.
The report includes a consumer segment involving a refrigerator repair. An Atlanta couple contacted Sears for service, but when the repair process stalled, they sought assistance from Harry Samler. This story addresses food safety concerns arising from appliance failures.
Upcoming coverage in Season 2, Episode 27 will address allegations that a metro Atlanta landlord billed Medicaid without a renter's consent. The report will examine unlicensed group home claims spanning more than ten years. It will also investigate runway safety after a cargo plane struck a van in Miami. Reporter Joce Sterman will explain why a system designed to slow overrunning planes is installed at only 70 U.S. airports.
The full episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube. Atlanta News First states that its investigative team aims to hold companies and government entities accountable for systemic failures.
Source: Atlanta News First
