Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions
Summary
Two suburbs near Phoenix, Arizona, ended their contracts with Flock Safety, a company that provides automated license plate readers. The city of Tempe also decided to stop using Flock’s cameras and cancel its $80,000 contract.Key Facts
- Two suburbs in the Phoenix area canceled their contracts with Flock Safety.
- Flock Safety provides automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that scan and record car plates.
- The city of Tempe had an $80,000 contract with Flock Safety but decided to end it.
- Tempe will disable all its Flock Safety cameras.
- These cancellations come amid concerns about privacy and the use of surveillance technology.
- The move reflects growing local debate over automated tracking systems used by law enforcement and cities.
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