A former employee of surveillance technology company Flock Safety has publicly resigned, alleging that the company attempted to suppress opposition to its surveillance products during discussions with local governments. Flock Safety has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the public safety technology industry. Many municipalities require city council approval before purchasing surveillance technology or entering into contracts with companies like Flock Safety. If the claims are substantiated, they could intensify discussions about how technology companies should conduct themselves when seeking approval from democratically elected bodies. The resignation of the former Flock Safety employee has added another layer to that ongoing conversation.