Centerton, Arkansas terminates Flock Safety contract

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

Centerton has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, the automated license plate reader company. [verify: termination date, stated reason, and contract duration] The city joins a growing number of Arkansas municipalities that have ended similar agreements. [verify: which other Arkansas cities have terminated, and when]

Automated license plate reader networks have faced increasing scrutiny from privacy advocates and some elected officials across the country. [verify: whether Centerton publicly cited privacy concerns or other reasons for the termination] The expansion and subsequent retreat of these programs in Arkansas reflects broader national debates about surveillance technology deployment in smaller jurisdictions.

Residents can review city council meeting minutes and records requests to learn the specific timeline of Centerton's contract termination and any official justification provided by municipal leadership.

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