El Paso City Council poised to remove Flock cameras citywide

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

The El Paso City Council is considering a citywide removal of Flock Safety cameras, according to reporting by the El Paso Times. [Verify: specific vote date, council members' stated reasons, timeline for removal, and any public comment received.] The cameras, which use automated license plate recognition technology to capture vehicle data, have operated in the city under a contract with Flock Safety. [Verify: contract start date, original term, renewal status, and whether removal requires council vote or can proceed administratively.]

The potential action reflects growing scrutiny of ALPR camera programs across municipalities. [Verify: whether council has cited privacy concerns, operational costs, effectiveness data, or community opposition as grounds for removal.] Residents and local officials seeking information on their city's camera contracts can check city council agendas, request copies of active Flock agreements through public records channels, and review any fiscal impact statements prepared for removal decisions.

Read the original reporting: El Paso Times.