Map Shows Cities Deploying Axon Cameras as Flock Backlash Grows
Summary
Many U.S. cities are switching from Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) to Axon’s ALPR technology for law enforcement. Axon offers integrated tools like body cameras and evidence management, and some cities choose it due to privacy controls and existing relationships with police departments.Key Facts
- Cities like Antioch (CA), Durango (CO), and Bartlesville (OK) have approved or announced use of Axon ALPR cameras.
- Durango Police said Axon meets safety needs while balancing privacy concerns.
- Several cities including Denver (CO), Knoxville (TN), and Syracuse (NY) have replaced Flock systems with Axon.
- Axon already provides Tasers, body cameras, and digital evidence systems to many police departments.
- Axon’s products form an integrated system, allowing easier management of law enforcement technologies.
- Privacy advocates are concerned about ALPRs tracking many drivers and creating large databases.
- Axon’s CEO said agencies prefer Axon because of its controls and privacy features.
- Both Axon and Flock ALPRs help identify vehicles involved in crimes and find stolen cars.
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