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Flock sees controversial camera contracts canceled in 23 states
Municipalities across the United States have voted to cancel, reject, or disarm Flock Safety’s automatic license plate readers as residents raise concerns about mass surveillance, privacy, and data sharing.
TL;DR
- 23 U.S. city councils have voted to cancel, reject, or deactivate Flock Safety's ALPRs since the start of 2026.
- Residents cited concerns about mass surveillance, privacy, and data sharing.
- Flock's ALPRs photograph and identify every vehicle, regardless of police involvement, unlike older license plate readers.