# Ring cuts ties with controversial police tech company after 'dystopian' Super Bowl ad sparks a huge backlash

> Ring is severing its ties with Flock Safety, linked to law enforcement Critics are accusing Ring of rolling out 'mass surveillance' A new Search Party advert has also raised concerns about privacy Facing increasing…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/home/smart-home/ring-cuts-ties-with-controversial-police-tech-company-after-dystopian-super-bowl-ad-sparks-a-huge-backlash?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698f4569194d64fbcd1cb7b7)
- **Published:** 2026-02-13
- **Category:** Smart Home
- **Tags:** #amazon #ring #ties #company #flock #safety #tech #backlash
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