Cities that cancelled Flock cameras
Contract cancellations are the clearest measurable signal of how the ALPR debate is actually going, because they cost money and require a public vote. This page tracks 168 reported cases of a US city, county or department cancelling, pausing or declining to renew a Flock Safety agreement.
The stated reasons vary — federal or out-of-state access to locally collected data, audit findings, misuse by officers, budget pressure, or straightforward public opposition. Each item links to the outlet that reported it.
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Cities that cancelled Flock cameras: the coverage
Every item links to the outlet that reported it. FlockScanner does not write, verify or endorse these stories — see the content policy for how the feed works.
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Onslow sheriff says stationary license plate reader cameras will be removed
WCTI · October 20, 2026
Onslow sheriff says stationary license plate reader cameras will be removed — reported by WCTI.
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Arvada Police will not renew contract with Flock Safety
Arvada Press · October 19, 2026
Arvada Police will not renew contract with Flock Safety — reported by Arvada Press.
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Boonsboro halts license plate camera rollout as residents press for a vote
LocalNews1 · October 19, 2026
Boonsboro halts license plate camera rollout as residents press for a vote — reported by LocalNews1.
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Tempe passes Arizona's first ALPR ban, citing privacy concerns
The State Press · October 17, 2026
Tempe passes Arizona's first ALPR ban, citing privacy concerns — reported by The State Press.
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Council President Introduces Ordinance to Ban Automated License Plate Readers, Hears Pedestrian Safety Measure
Providence City Council (.gov) · October 16, 2026
Council President Introduces Ordinance to Ban Automated License Plate Readers, Hears Pedestrian Safety Measure — reported by Providence City Council (.gov).
Read the summary → Original reporting at Providence City Council (.gov) ↗
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Lakeville to consider banning automated license plate readers
Nemasket Week · October 16, 2026
Lakeville to consider banning automated license plate readers — reported by Nemasket Week.
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Pinellas to vote on Vince Nowicki’s Flock camera ban after Bob Gualtieri’s fierce defense
Florida Politics · October 16, 2026
Pinellas to vote on Vince Nowicki’s Flock camera ban after Bob Gualtieri’s fierce defense — reported by Florida Politics.
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Tempe becomes 1st Arizona city to enact strict ban on Automated License Plate Readers
KTAR News 92.3 FM · October 16, 2026
Tempe becomes 1st Arizona city to enact strict ban on Automated License Plate Readers — reported by KTAR News 92.3 FM.
Read the summary → Original reporting at KTAR News 92.3 FM ↗
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Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers
ABC15 Arizona · October 16, 2026
Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers — reported by ABC15 Arizona.
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Tempe City Council votes to ban use of automated license plate readers
AZ Family · October 16, 2026
Tempe City Council votes to ban use of automated license plate readers — reported by AZ Family.
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Tempe permanently bans city from using license plate reader cameras
AZ Family · October 16, 2026
Tempe permanently bans city from using license plate reader cameras — reported by AZ Family.
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Flock cameras removed from Elgin Community College campus
Daily Herald · October 15, 2026
Flock cameras removed from Elgin Community College campus — reported by Daily Herald.
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Jackson police chief plans to end contract with Flock Safety
WAPT · October 15, 2026
Jackson police chief plans to end contract with Flock Safety — reported by WAPT.
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Oshkosh council tables automated license plate reader cameras ban
NBC26 · October 15, 2026
Oshkosh council tables automated license plate reader cameras ban — reported by NBC26.
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Bloomington City Council bans Flock, all automated license plate reader technology
Indiana Daily Student · October 14, 2026
Bloomington City Council bans Flock, all automated license plate reader technology — reported by Indiana Daily Student.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Indiana Daily Student ↗
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Hartford residents push to remove Flock Safety cameras, citing mass surveillance and privacy concerns
TMJ4 News · October 14, 2026
Hartford residents push to remove Flock Safety cameras, citing mass surveillance and privacy concerns — reported by TMJ4 News.
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'It's time to deflock Manvel': Manvel City Council ends contract with Flock Safety amid privacy concerns
Community Impact Newspaper · October 14, 2026
'It's time to deflock Manvel': Manvel City Council ends contract with Flock Safety amid privacy concerns — reported by Community Impact Newspaper.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Community Impact Newspaper ↗
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Athens, Ohio, joins growing list of cities banning Flock Safety cameras
WCHS · October 13, 2026
Athens, Ohio, joins growing list of cities banning Flock Safety cameras — reported by WCHS.
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Inkster plans to expand Flock Safety surveillance system, other cities are pausing or canceling contracts
ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · October 13, 2026
Inkster plans to expand Flock Safety surveillance system, other cities are pausing or canceling contracts — reported by ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4.
Read the summary → Original reporting at ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 ↗
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Tempe council to vote on potential license plate reader ban
Your Valley · October 13, 2026
Tempe council to vote on potential license plate reader ban — reported by Your Valley.
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Anderson County moves to halt Flock cameras amid privacy concerns
Independent Mail · October 12, 2026
Anderson County moves to halt Flock cameras amid privacy concerns — reported by Independent Mail.
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Damascus VA the latest to end contract with Flock Safety LPR’s
96.9 WXBQ · October 12, 2026
Damascus VA the latest to end contract with Flock Safety LPR’s — reported by 96.9 WXBQ.
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‘It's not just Flock’ | Arlington group pushes for ban on all license plate reader technology
WUSA9 · October 12, 2026
‘It's not just Flock’ | Arlington group pushes for ban on all license plate reader technology — reported by WUSA9.
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Oshkosh weighs resolution for permanent ban on license plate readers
NBC26 · October 12, 2026
Oshkosh weighs resolution for permanent ban on license plate readers — reported by NBC26.
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City of Reno will not renew its contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns
KOLO | 8 News Now · October 10, 2026
City of Reno will not renew its contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns — reported by KOLO | 8 News Now.
Read the summary → Original reporting at KOLO | 8 News Now ↗
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Reno is latest city in Nevada to end contract with Flock Safety
The Nevada Independent · October 10, 2026
Reno is latest city in Nevada to end contract with Flock Safety — reported by The Nevada Independent.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Nevada Independent ↗
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Richmond will not renew Flock license plate reader contract, mayor says
WTVR.com · October 10, 2026
Richmond will not renew Flock license plate reader contract, mayor says — reported by WTVR.com.
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Pinellas sheriff defends license plate readers, commissioner wants them removed
Bay News 9 · October 9, 2026
Pinellas sheriff defends license plate readers, commissioner wants them removed — reported by Bay News 9.
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Warwick ends contract with Flock Safety
chroniclenewspaper.com · October 9, 2026
Warwick ends contract with Flock Safety — reported by chroniclenewspaper.com.
Read the summary → Original reporting at chroniclenewspaper.com ↗
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Southern Colorado county ends Flock Safety program, equipment removed
CBS News · October 8, 2026
Southern Colorado county ends Flock Safety program, equipment removed — reported by CBS News.
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14-Article Warrant Includes $3.8M for Dredging, 2 ALPR Camera Bans
The Provincetown Independent · October 7, 2026
14-Article Warrant Includes $3.8M for Dredging, 2 ALPR Camera Bans — reported by The Provincetown Independent.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Provincetown Independent ↗
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Custer County Sheriff’s Office ends contract with Flock Safety cameras
KRDO · October 7, 2026
Custer County Sheriff’s Office ends contract with Flock Safety cameras — reported by KRDO.
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BREAKING: Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract
Henrico Citizen · October 6, 2026
BREAKING: Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract — reported by Henrico Citizen.
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Community Near Detroit Rejects Use of Flock Safety Cameras
GovTech · October 6, 2026
Community Near Detroit Rejects Use of Flock Safety Cameras — reported by GovTech.
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Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract early over ‘privacy concerns’
VPM · October 6, 2026
Henrico cancels Flock Safety contract early over ‘privacy concerns’ — reported by VPM.
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Milford Village Council votes 7-0 to remove Flock Safety license plate cameras after resident concerns
ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · October 6, 2026
Milford Village Council votes 7-0 to remove Flock Safety license plate cameras after resident concerns — reported by ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4.
Read the summary → Original reporting at ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 ↗
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Oregon lawmakers will pursue ban on AI license plate reader cameras
Statesman Journal · October 6, 2026
Oregon lawmakers will pursue ban on AI license plate reader cameras — reported by Statesman Journal.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Statesman Journal ↗
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Volusia County Council hits pause on license plate reader cameras for a year
WKMG · October 6, 2026
Volusia County Council hits pause on license plate reader cameras for a year — reported by WKMG.
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Pender town becomes first in the state to ban ALPR surveillance cameras
Port City Daily · October 5, 2026
Pender town becomes first in the state to ban ALPR surveillance cameras — reported by Port City Daily.
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Philadelphia-area police removing Flock cameras over privacy concerns
NBC10 Philadelphia · October 5, 2026
Philadelphia-area police removing Flock cameras over privacy concerns — reported by NBC10 Philadelphia.
Read the summary → Original reporting at NBC10 Philadelphia ↗
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Bicameral Legislation Would Ban Federal Use of License Plate Scanners (Oct 2, 2026)
VitalLaw.com · October 3, 2026
Bicameral Legislation Would Ban Federal Use of License Plate Scanners (Oct 2, 2026) — reported by VitalLaw.com.
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, and Merkley Unveil Ban Flock Act To Bar Federal ALPR Use: 11 outlets compared
NewsCord · October 3, 2026
Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez, and Merkley Unveil Ban Flock Act To Bar Federal ALPR Use: 11 outlets compared — reported by NewsCord.
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Fort Myers Beach awaits removal of Flock Safety cameras
Gulf Coast News and Weather · October 2, 2026
Fort Myers Beach awaits removal of Flock Safety cameras — reported by Gulf Coast News and Weather.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Gulf Coast News and Weather ↗
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Cleveland’s police commission wants to pause Flock camera use. Will that happen?
Cleveland.com · October 1, 2026
Cleveland’s police commission wants to pause Flock camera use. Will that happen? — reported by Cleveland.com.
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San Diegans demand city cancel automated license plate reader contracts
Daylight San Diego · September 30, 2026
San Diegans demand city cancel automated license plate reader contracts — reported by Daylight San Diego.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Daylight San Diego ↗
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North Attleborough Town Council votes to pause automated license plate reader cameras
Boston 25 News · September 29, 2026
North Attleborough Town Council votes to pause automated license plate reader cameras — reported by Boston 25 News.
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UMN removes Flock Safety camera on campus, though multiple remain
The Minnesota Daily · September 29, 2026
UMN removes Flock Safety camera on campus, though multiple remain — reported by The Minnesota Daily.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Minnesota Daily ↗
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While the Country Rejects ALPR Mass Surveillance, SF Settles for Weak Safeguards
eff.org · September 29, 2026
San Francisco's decision to retain its use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) surveillance cameras belies what we know about this spying technology tool: it endangers residents and threatens the privacy and…
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Monterey County supervisors reject Flock Safety deal, order cameras to be removed
The King City Rustler · September 28, 2026
Monterey County supervisors reject Flock Safety deal, order cameras to be removed — reported by The King City Rustler.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The King City Rustler ↗
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Camden police cancel Flock Safety contract
KATV · September 27, 2026
Camden police cancel Flock Safety contract — reported by KATV.
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Columbus paused using Flock cameras. They're still everywhere
The Columbus Dispatch · September 27, 2026
Columbus paused using Flock cameras. They're still everywhere — reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Columbus Dispatch ↗
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Tempe may ban ALPR cameras
yourvalley.net · September 27, 2026
Tempe may ban ALPR cameras — reported by yourvalley.net.
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Tempe police chief opposes proposed ALPR ban
FOX 10 Phoenix · September 26, 2026
Tempe police chief opposes proposed ALPR ban — reported by FOX 10 Phoenix.
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City halts unpermitted camera after Flock Safety admits permit lapse
MLive.com · September 25, 2026
City halts unpermitted camera after Flock Safety admits permit lapse — reported by MLive.com.
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East Lyme immediately halts use of Flock safety cameras: Police chief
WTNH.com · September 25, 2026
East Lyme immediately halts use of Flock safety cameras: Police chief — reported by WTNH.com.
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Fairfax County’s school board bans license plate reader systems from school property
WTOP News · September 25, 2026
Fairfax County’s school board bans license plate reader systems from school property — reported by WTOP News.
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Tempe considers ban on city-owned automated license plate readers
12News · September 25, 2026
Tempe considers ban on city-owned automated license plate readers — reported by 12News.
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Tempe councilmembers, police chief at odds over proposed ALPR ban
ABC15 Arizona · September 25, 2026
Tempe councilmembers, police chief at odds over proposed ALPR ban — reported by ABC15 Arizona.
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Tempe weighs first-of-its-kind ALPR camera ban
Axios · September 25, 2026
Tempe weighs first-of-its-kind ALPR camera ban — reported by Axios.
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Oregon lawmakers could ban Flock, automated license plate reading cameras in 2027
Oregon Capital Chronicle · September 24, 2026
Oregon lawmakers could ban Flock, automated license plate reading cameras in 2027 — reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Oregon Capital Chronicle ↗
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Philly City Council discusses legislation calling for ban on Flock cameras
NBC10 Philadelphia · September 24, 2026
Philly City Council discusses legislation calling for ban on Flock cameras — reported by NBC10 Philadelphia.
Read the summary → Original reporting at NBC10 Philadelphia ↗
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Harrisonburg City Council agrees to ban automated license plate readers | Council Or Board | dnronline.com
dnronline.com · September 23, 2026
Harrisonburg City Council agrees to ban automated license plate readers | Council Or Board | dnronline.com — reported by dnronline.com.
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Horace City Council votes to remove Flock Safety cameras
valleynewslive.com · September 23, 2026
Horace City Council votes to remove Flock Safety cameras — reported by valleynewslive.com.
Read the summary → Original reporting at valleynewslive.com ↗
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Caldwell to consider switching its automated license plate reader technology, mayor would support a full ban instead
KTVB · September 22, 2026
Caldwell to consider switching its automated license plate reader technology, mayor would support a full ban instead — reported by KTVB.
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Cottage Grove Village Board votes to end contract with Flock Safety
WMTV 15 NEWS · September 22, 2026
Cottage Grove Village Board votes to end contract with Flock Safety — reported by WMTV 15 NEWS.
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Coopertown to remove Flock license plate reader cameras after privacy concerns
WZTV · September 18, 2026
Coopertown to remove Flock license plate reader cameras after privacy concerns — reported by WZTV.
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IMPD: Officer recommended for termination for ‘improper use’ of automated license plate readers
Fox 59 · September 18, 2026
IMPD: Officer recommended for termination for ‘improper use’ of automated license plate readers — reported by Fox 59.
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Liberty Hill removes Flock cameras after City Council votes to end program
KEYE · September 18, 2026
Liberty Hill removes Flock cameras after City Council votes to end program — reported by KEYE.
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Nev. Lawmaker Pushes Ban on Automated License Plate Reader Cameras
officer.com · September 18, 2026
Nev. Lawmaker Pushes Ban on Automated License Plate Reader Cameras — reported by officer.com.
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Nevada Lawmaker Proposes Ban of Tech Behind Flock Safety Cameras
GovTech · September 18, 2026
Nevada Lawmaker Proposes Ban of Tech Behind Flock Safety Cameras — reported by GovTech.
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Texas pauses new Flock license plate reader permits on state roadways
cbs19.tv · September 18, 2026
Texas pauses new Flock license plate reader permits on state roadways — reported by cbs19.tv.
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Washington County Quorum Court votes to ban license plate reader purchases
KNWA FOX24 · September 18, 2026
Washington County Quorum Court votes to ban license plate reader purchases — reported by KNWA FOX24.
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Washington County approves ban on county funding for automatic license plate reader systems - KHBS
KHBS · September 18, 2026
Washington County approves ban on county funding for automatic license plate reader systems - KHBS — reported by KHBS.
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Petition to ban Flock & ALPR cameras in Horry Co. started by Conway veteran
WPDE · September 17, 2026
Petition to ban Flock & ALPR cameras in Horry Co. started by Conway veteran — reported by WPDE.
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Arlington County Board directs removal of Flock Safety cameras
WUSA9 · September 16, 2026
Arlington County Board directs removal of Flock Safety cameras — reported by WUSA9.
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Northeast Missouri city to remove automated license plate readers
KTVO · September 16, 2026
Northeast Missouri city to remove automated license plate readers — reported by KTVO.
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Oconee County becomes SC's first to ban ALPR cameras
South Carolina Public Radio · September 16, 2026
Oconee County becomes SC's first to ban ALPR cameras — reported by South Carolina Public Radio.
Read the summary → Original reporting at South Carolina Public Radio ↗
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Public outcry leads to removal of Flock Safety systems
The Simpsonian · September 16, 2026
Public outcry leads to removal of Flock Safety systems — reported by The Simpsonian.
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El Paso City Council to debate removing Flock license plate reader cameras
KFOX · September 15, 2026
El Paso City Council to debate removing Flock license plate reader cameras — reported by KFOX.
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University of Minnesota removes license plate reader in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood
The Mighty 790 KFGO · September 14, 2026
University of Minnesota removes license plate reader in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood — reported by The Mighty 790 KFGO.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Mighty 790 KFGO ↗
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University of Minnesota removes license plate reader
CBS News · September 14, 2026
University of Minnesota removes license plate reader — reported by CBS News.
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Foster Council Cancels Flock Safety Camera Contract
Uprise RI · September 12, 2026
Foster Council Cancels Flock Safety Camera Contract — reported by Uprise RI.
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Republican governors halt Flock license plate reader programs amid growing pushback
SILive.com · September 12, 2026
Republican governors halt Flock license plate reader programs amid growing pushback — reported by SILive.com.
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SIA defends regulated ALPR use as Flock backlash drives calls for bans
Biometric Update · September 11, 2026
SIA defends regulated ALPR use as Flock backlash drives calls for bans — reported by Biometric Update.
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The city of Reidsville will not renew its contract with 'Flock Safety'
wfmynews2.com · September 11, 2026
The city of Reidsville will not renew its contract with 'Flock Safety' — reported by wfmynews2.com.
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UWM Removing Its Flock Cameras
Urban Milwaukee · September 11, 2026
UWM Removing Its Flock Cameras — reported by Urban Milwaukee.
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City pauses license plate reader vendor selection to allow for broader policy discussion and community engagement
City of Boulder (.gov) · September 10, 2026
City pauses license plate reader vendor selection to allow for broader policy discussion and community engagement — reported by City of Boulder (.gov).
Read the summary → Original reporting at City of Boulder (.gov) ↗
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Nevada lawmaker plans bill to ban automated license plate reader networks
This Is Reno · September 10, 2026
Nevada lawmaker plans bill to ban automated license plate reader networks — reported by This Is Reno.
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Ulta Beauty urged to remove Flock Safety cameras from stores
prismreports.org · September 10, 2026
Ulta Beauty urged to remove Flock Safety cameras from stores — reported by prismreports.org.
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Why Tempe could ban automated license plate readers
Hawaii News Now · September 10, 2026
Why Tempe could ban automated license plate readers — reported by Hawaii News Now.
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Covington drops car-mounted plate readers, bans Flock-style cameras
Spectrum News · September 9, 2026
Covington drops car-mounted plate readers, bans Flock-style cameras — reported by Spectrum News.
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Pa. lawmakers eye limits, outright ban on Flock cameras as they prepare for fall return
Spotlight PA · September 9, 2026
Pa. lawmakers eye limits, outright ban on Flock cameras as they prepare for fall return — reported by Spotlight PA.
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Sheboygan Common Council Votes to Terminate Flock Safety Contract
whbl.com · September 9, 2026
Sheboygan Common Council Votes to Terminate Flock Safety Contract — reported by whbl.com.
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Muskego group forms to oppose Flock cameras, plans push for ban
Greater Milwaukee Today · September 8, 2026
Muskego group forms to oppose Flock cameras, plans push for ban — reported by Greater Milwaukee Today.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Greater Milwaukee Today ↗
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North Carolina town will not extend contract with Flock Safety: What we know
WBTV · September 8, 2026
North Carolina town will not extend contract with Flock Safety: What we know — reported by WBTV.
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Grass Valley police remove re-installed Flock cameras after end of contract
KCRA · September 7, 2026
Grass Valley police remove re-installed Flock cameras after end of contract — reported by KCRA.
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Barnstable votes to remove Flock cameras despite police objections
Cape Cod Times · September 5, 2026
Barnstable votes to remove Flock cameras despite police objections — reported by Cape Cod Times.
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Leander removes all Flock cameras, ends use of license plate reader system
KEYE · September 5, 2026
Leander removes all Flock cameras, ends use of license plate reader system — reported by KEYE.
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Flock Safety Contract Cancellations Enter Free-Fall
whbl.com · September 4, 2026
Flock Safety Contract Cancellations Enter Free-Fall — reported by whbl.com.
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Ohio lawmakers call for pause on Flock license plate reader cameras
WKYC · September 4, 2026
Ohio lawmakers call for pause on Flock license plate reader cameras — reported by WKYC.
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At least 20 Virginia localities have pulled away from Flock Safety devices since July, with this week’s sweep of camera pauses and canceled contracts
cardinalnews.org · September 3, 2026
At least 20 Virginia localities have pulled away from Flock Safety devices since July, with this week’s sweep of camera pauses and canceled contracts — reported by cardinalnews.org.
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Columbus to pause Flock camera program after evidence of misuse
The Columbus Dispatch · September 3, 2026
Columbus to pause Flock camera program after evidence of misuse — reported by The Columbus Dispatch.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Columbus Dispatch ↗
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EPPD has effectively halted use of Flock license plate reader system, Canales says
kfoxtv.com · September 3, 2026
EPPD has effectively halted use of Flock license plate reader system, Canales says — reported by kfoxtv.com.
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Elgin Police Department pausing use of FLOCK Safety cameras
KVUE · September 3, 2026
Elgin Police Department pausing use of FLOCK Safety cameras — reported by KVUE.
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Montgomery County pauses use of Flock Safety cameras
WSET · September 3, 2026
Montgomery County pauses use of Flock Safety cameras — reported by WSET.
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Cape Coral ends license plate reader camera use after Florida DOT orders removal from state roads
Gulf Coast News and Weather · September 2, 2026
Cape Coral ends license plate reader camera use after Florida DOT orders removal from state roads — reported by Gulf Coast News and Weather.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Gulf Coast News and Weather ↗
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Don’t Ban Automated License Plate Readers—Regulate Them
City Journal · September 2, 2026
Don’t Ban Automated License Plate Readers—Regulate Them — reported by City Journal.
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Florida ends permits for Flock cameras on state roads, halts future approvals
Baltimore Sun · September 2, 2026
Florida ends permits for Flock cameras on state roads, halts future approvals — reported by Baltimore Sun.
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‘Get the Flock out of Texas’: State senator calls for ALPR ban
KBTX News 3 · September 2, 2026
‘Get the Flock out of Texas’: State senator calls for ALPR ban — reported by KBTX News 3.
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Wilder rejects a ban on automated license plate readers. Voters now get to decide in Nov. 2027
KTVB · September 2, 2026
Wilder rejects a ban on automated license plate readers. Voters now get to decide in Nov. 2027 — reported by KTVB.
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Florida to remove license plate readers, such as Flock cameras, from state highways - ABC News
Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · September 1, 2026
Florida to remove license plate readers, such as Flock cameras, from state highways - ABC News — reported by Breaking News, Latest News and Videos.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ↗
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Knox County bans automated license plate readers; Demands removal and destruction of data within 30 days
WBIR · September 1, 2026
Knox County bans automated license plate readers; Demands removal and destruction of data within 30 days — reported by WBIR.
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Lake County considers removal of license plate reader cameras
Spectrum News 13 · September 1, 2026
Lake County considers removal of license plate reader cameras — reported by Spectrum News 13.
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North Central Florida sheriffs respond to order to remove Flock-style license plate reader cameras
WCJB · September 1, 2026
North Central Florida sheriffs respond to order to remove Flock-style license plate reader cameras — reported by WCJB.
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Florida halts all new license plate reader camera permits and orders existing ones removed within 30 days
cbsnews.com · August 31, 2026
Florida halts all new license plate reader camera permits and orders existing ones removed within 30 days — reported by cbsnews.com.
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Florida sheriff orders all Flock-style license plate reader cameras removed
WCJB · August 31, 2026
Florida sheriff orders all Flock-style license plate reader cameras removed — reported by WCJB.
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LIST: Milford to remove these 9 license plate reader cameras
WTNH.com · August 31, 2026
LIST: Milford to remove these 9 license plate reader cameras — reported by WTNH.com.
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Putnam County Sheriff pulls plug on license plate readers amid privacy debate
News4JAX · August 31, 2026
Putnam County Sheriff pulls plug on license plate readers amid privacy debate — reported by News4JAX.
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Council Approves Resolution For Pause On Use Of ALPR Cameras
The Newtown Bee · August 29, 2026
Council Approves Resolution For Pause On Use Of ALPR Cameras — reported by The Newtown Bee.
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Greenville police halt Flock license plate reader camera rollout after resident concerns
WCTI · August 28, 2026
Greenville police halt Flock license plate reader camera rollout after resident concerns — reported by WCTI.
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Tempe mayor on move to cancel Flock cameras: ‘Potential for misuse was too great’
The Hill · August 28, 2026
Tempe mayor on move to cancel Flock cameras: ‘Potential for misuse was too great’ — reported by The Hill.
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Mayflower police removes all Flock Safety license plate reader cameras after pushback
KATV · August 27, 2026
Mayflower police removes all Flock Safety license plate reader cameras after pushback — reported by KATV.
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PA state senator planning bill to ban on Flock, ALPR cameras
yourerie.com · August 27, 2026
PA state senator planning bill to ban on Flock, ALPR cameras — reported by yourerie.com.
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Asheville City Council votes to terminate contract with FLOCK safety
FOX Carolina News · August 26, 2026
Asheville City Council votes to terminate contract with FLOCK safety — reported by FOX Carolina News.
Read the summary → Original reporting at FOX Carolina News ↗
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Institute for Justice Unveils New Database Tracking Cancelations of License Plate Reader Contracts
The Institute for Justice · August 26, 2026
Institute for Justice Unveils New Database Tracking Cancelations of License Plate Reader Contracts — reported by The Institute for Justice.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Institute for Justice ↗
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Summit County sheriff pauses Flock Safety cameras for 30 days
The Denver Post · August 26, 2026
Summit County sheriff pauses Flock Safety cameras for 30 days — reported by The Denver Post.
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More Massachusetts police departments are pulling the plug on Flock license plate reader cameras.
facebook.com · August 25, 2026
More Massachusetts police departments are pulling the plug on Flock license plate reader cameras. — reported by facebook.com.
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Willard, Mo., Board of Aldermen votes unanimously to remove Flock Safety cameras
KY3 · August 25, 2026
Willard, Mo., Board of Aldermen votes unanimously to remove Flock Safety cameras — reported by KY3.
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Flock Safety has been a venture darling. Will data privacy controversies halt its rise?
Fortune · August 24, 2026
Flock Safety has been a venture darling. Will data privacy controversies halt its rise? — reported by Fortune.
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Independence to remove Flock cameras from city
Spectrum News · August 24, 2026
Independence to remove Flock cameras from city — reported by Spectrum News.
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Whitman County Sheriff's Office halts flock safety cameras over community concerns
KXLY.com · August 22, 2026
Whitman County Sheriff's Office halts flock safety cameras over community concerns — reported by KXLY.com.
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Auburn ends contract with Flock Safety surveillance company
WSYR · August 21, 2026
Auburn ends contract with Flock Safety surveillance company — reported by WSYR.
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BCSO to cancel at least 1 contract with Flock Safety
KOB 4 · August 21, 2026
BCSO to cancel at least 1 contract with Flock Safety — reported by KOB 4.
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Cameras paused, programs halted and cables cut: The flock and license plate reader debate across Southwest Virginia
WSLS · August 21, 2026
Cameras paused, programs halted and cables cut: The flock and license plate reader debate across Southwest Virginia — reported by WSLS.
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East Bridgewater police to terminate contract with Flock Safety
WJAR · August 21, 2026
East Bridgewater police to terminate contract with Flock Safety — reported by WJAR.
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Fort Collins cancels Flock Safety contract as cameras are removed statewide
The Rocky Mountain Collegian · August 21, 2026
Fort Collins cancels Flock Safety contract as cameras are removed statewide — reported by The Rocky Mountain Collegian.
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Hopkinton, Massachusetts cancels contract with Flock Safety, wants cameras removed
CBS News · August 21, 2026
Hopkinton, Massachusetts cancels contract with Flock Safety, wants cameras removed — reported by CBS News.
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Police Chief Announces ALPR Camera Pause
The Newtown Bee · August 21, 2026
Police Chief Announces ALPR Camera Pause — reported by The Newtown Bee.
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Foster to speak with Flock Safety before making decision to remove cameras
The Valley Breeze · August 20, 2026
Foster to speak with Flock Safety before making decision to remove cameras — reported by The Valley Breeze.
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Hopkinton cancels contract with Flock Safety - Boston News, Weather, Sports
WHDH · August 20, 2026
Hopkinton cancels contract with Flock Safety - Boston News, Weather, Sports — reported by WHDH.
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Wilder could become first Idaho city to ban license plate reader cameras; petition forces vote
KTVB · August 20, 2026
Wilder could become first Idaho city to ban license plate reader cameras; petition forces vote — reported by KTVB.
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Winston Police Department cancels contract with Flock Safety amid budgetary constraints
nrtoday.com · August 18, 2026
Winston Police Department cancels contract with Flock Safety amid budgetary constraints — reported by nrtoday.com.
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Auburn lawmakers debate removing Flock cameras
WRVO · August 17, 2026
Auburn lawmakers debate removing Flock cameras — reported by WRVO.
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City of Surprise ends contract with Flock Safety and requests removal of all equipment
ABC15 Arizona · August 17, 2026
City of Surprise ends contract with Flock Safety and requests removal of all equipment — reported by ABC15 Arizona.
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Connecticut’s AI Caucus Calls for Pause on Flock Safety Cameras
GovTech · August 17, 2026
Connecticut’s AI Caucus Calls for Pause on Flock Safety Cameras — reported by GovTech.
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Indianola pauses license plate reader program over privacy concerns
KCCI · August 17, 2026
Indianola pauses license plate reader program over privacy concerns — reported by KCCI.
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CT’s AI Caucus joins governor in calling for a pause on Flock camera
Hartford Courant · August 16, 2026
CT’s AI Caucus joins governor in calling for a pause on Flock camera — reported by Hartford Courant.
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Officer placed on leave as Surprise pauses license plate reader program
KOLD · August 13, 2026
Officer placed on leave as Surprise pauses license plate reader program — reported by KOLD.
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Salida Police Department cancels contract with Flock Safety
KKTV · August 13, 2026
Salida Police Department cancels contract with Flock Safety — reported by KKTV.
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City removes unauthorized 'Flock' license plate reader camera
KUTV · August 12, 2026
City removes unauthorized 'Flock' license plate reader camera — reported by KUTV.
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Grass Valley Police suspends fixed-point license plate readers, cancels Flock Safety contract
ABC10 · August 12, 2026
Grass Valley Police suspends fixed-point license plate readers, cancels Flock Safety contract — reported by ABC10.
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CT’s license plate reader debate intensifies as Flock Safety speaks out and one town removes cameras
WFSB · August 11, 2026
CT’s license plate reader debate intensifies as Flock Safety speaks out and one town removes cameras — reported by WFSB.
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Valley County Board to decide on flock camera removal
KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · August 11, 2026
Valley County Board to decide on flock camera removal — reported by KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE.
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Guadalupe County commissioners approve removal of Flock cameras
KTSA · August 10, 2026
Guadalupe County commissioners approve removal of Flock cameras — reported by KTSA.
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After Flock Safety image led to false arrest, ACLU urges Cumberland Town Council to cancel contract
SteveAhlquist.news · August 8, 2026
After Flock Safety image led to false arrest, ACLU urges Cumberland Town Council to cancel contract — reported by SteveAhlquist.news.
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Guadalupe County terminates Flock Safety contract amid rising vandalism costs
WOAI · August 8, 2026
Guadalupe County terminates Flock Safety contract amid rising vandalism costs — reported by WOAI.
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Gov. Lamont urges Connecticut towns to pause new license plate camera installations
CT Insider · August 7, 2026
Gov. Lamont urges Connecticut towns to pause new license plate camera installations — reported by CT Insider.
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Lago Vista votes to remove Flock safety cameras as backlash over license plate reading cameras grows
KVUE · August 7, 2026
Lago Vista votes to remove Flock safety cameras as backlash over license plate reading cameras grows — reported by KVUE.
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Lamont calls for pause on ALPR camera installations as state comes up with guidance
NBC Connecticut · August 7, 2026
Lamont calls for pause on ALPR camera installations as state comes up with guidance — reported by NBC Connecticut.
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Burnet County removes license plate reader cameras after vandalism incidents
cbsaustin.com · August 6, 2026
Burnet County removes license plate reader cameras after vandalism incidents — reported by cbsaustin.com.
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State lawmakers urge Connecticut towns, cities to pause installations of Flock Safety cameras
WTNH.com · August 5, 2026
State lawmakers urge Connecticut towns, cities to pause installations of Flock Safety cameras — reported by WTNH.com.
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Two Connecticut lawmakers call for towns to pause all new Flock cameras as backlash grows
Greenwich Time · August 5, 2026
Two Connecticut lawmakers call for towns to pause all new Flock cameras as backlash grows — reported by Greenwich Time.
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Burnet County removes Flock Safety cameras after damage incidents
KVUE · August 4, 2026
Burnet County removes Flock Safety cameras after damage incidents — reported by KVUE.
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Connecticut's ALPR debate grows as towns end contracts and others consider expand use
NBC Connecticut · August 3, 2026
Connecticut's ALPR debate grows as towns end contracts and others consider expand use — reported by NBC Connecticut.
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El Cerrito begins removing 40-camera Flock Safety network
Richmond Standard · July 31, 2026
El Cerrito begins removing 40-camera Flock Safety network — reported by Richmond Standard.
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Carrollton residents call for removal of Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns
KERA News · July 30, 2026
Carrollton residents call for removal of Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns — reported by KERA News.
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El Cerrito begins removal of license plate reader cameras
Local News Matters · July 30, 2026
El Cerrito begins removal of license plate reader cameras — reported by Local News Matters.
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Stoughton City Council unanimously votes to terminate agreement with Flock Safety
WMTV 15 NEWS · July 29, 2026
Stoughton City Council unanimously votes to terminate agreement with Flock Safety — reported by WMTV 15 NEWS.
Common questions
What cities have cancelled their Flock camera contracts?
FlockScanner tracks 168 reported cancellations, pauses or non-renewals of Flock Safety contracts by US cities, counties and police departments. Reported examples have included Austin (TX), El Cerrito and Grass Valley (CA), Surprise (AZ), Stoughton (WI), Salida (CO) and Guadalupe and Burnet counties (TX), among others. The list changes constantly — see this page for the current tracked set with links to the original reporting.
Why are cities cancelling Flock cameras?
The most commonly reported reason is data access: cities discovering that plate data collected locally was searchable by federal agencies or out-of-state departments through Flock's opt-in national lookup network, which many councils say they never agreed to. Other reported drivers are audits finding officer misuse, a wrongful stop or arrest traced to the system, contract cost at renewal time, and organised public opposition.
Do the cameras come down when a city cancels its Flock contract?
Not immediately, and sometimes not for months. Reporting on cancellations repeatedly notes that remaining lease terms, notice periods, and whether the hardware is city-owned or Flock-owned all affect how quickly cameras are physically removed after a council vote. That lag is also why a camera can still appear on a crowdsourced map after the contract behind it has ended.
Other news topics
- Flock camera privacy concerns (124)
- Opposition to Flock cameras (115)
- Flock camera data sharing and breaches (97)
- Flock camera audits and oversight (74)
- Flock camera misuse and abuse cases (49)
- ALPR and Flock camera legislation (46)
- Flock camera lawsuits (44)
- Flock camera vandalism reports (15)
- Flock camera misidentification cases (4)
- Flock cameras and immigration enforcement (3)
Where the cameras are
FlockScanner also maps documented ALPR camera locations across the US — see the live map, camera locations by state, or cameras near you.