Council ends Flock cameras contract amid privacy concerns

12 September 2026. [AI first draft. Verify every fact against the source before publishing.]

A city council voted to end its contract with Flock Safety, citing privacy concerns raised by residents and officials. [Verify: the specific city name, council vote date, and vote tally]. The decision follows what [verify: what specific events or complaints preceded the vote]. Flock Safety operates automated license plate reader cameras that capture and store vehicle registration data; privacy advocates have raised concerns about the scope of data collection, retention practices, and access controls.

The contract termination represents one outcome in an ongoing national debate over ALPR technology deployment by local governments. [Verify: the contract end date, any wind-down period, and camera removal timeline]. Cities and counties across the United States have adopted or rejected similar systems based on balancing public safety benefits against civil liberties concerns. Residents and officials interested in their own community's camera contracts should review city council meeting minutes, public records requests for vendor agreements, and upcoming renewal or procurement dates.

Read the original reporting: KTEN.