Fort Wayne city council votes not to renew Flock Safety contract

25 August 2026.

Fort Wayne city council, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, voted not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, the automatic license plate reader vendor. The decision followed a council meeting where the renewal was discussed. The contract’s non-renewal means the city will discontinue its use of ALPR technology provided through Flock Safety for law enforcement purposes.

The vote reflects a policy shift regarding automated vehicle tracking infrastructure in Fort Wayne. Council members considered the contract terms and implications before voting. This action removes Flock Safety’s license plate readers from active operation in the city.

Citizens and local officials in other municipalities can review how Fort Wayne’s council approached this decision when evaluating similar contracts in their own jurisdictions.

Read the original reporting: 21alivenews.com.