The Cancellation Tracker
340 US communities have canceled their Flock contracts, rejected proposals, shut their cameras off, or banned ALPRs outright — each one documented below with the date and the reason. Cameras get approved when nobody shows up; they get removed when people do. Follow new wins in the National Record Index or start one in your town.
Hewitt ended its Flock camera contract amid a state funding pause affecting local surveillance programs.
Cle Elum ended its Flock ALPR camera contract while neighboring Ellensburg kept its program.
Norwell joined other Massachusetts towns in canceling its Flock camera contract.
Unified Police removed license plate readers in Kearns, Utah after public backlash.
Custer County Sheriff's Office ended its contract with Flock Safety license plate reader cameras.
Reno is latest city in Nevada to end contract with Flock Safety.
Midland City Council voted to end its Flock camera contract.
City of Alachua removed its license plate reader cameras after a DeSantis order.
Racine County sheriff ordered the removal of all Flock cameras, saying the deployment was 'not what we agreed to.'
Pembroke Pines shut down all Flock license-plate recognition cameras amid a new state order.
Flock Safety cameras to be removed in town of Catawba after council denied funding request.
Lebanon council voted to remove all Flock cameras.
Collegedale city council voted to end its Flock license plate camera contract.
Flock Safety cameras will be removed as Reynoldsburg, OH cancels its contract.
Liberty Hill City Council voted to end its Flock camera contract.
Tahlequah Police announced removal of Flock cameras, citing public trust concerns.
Sheboygan Common Council voted unanimously September 8, 2026 to terminate the Flock Master Services Agreement effective December 31, 2026 and to keep coverings on 15 cameras until Flock removes the hardware. Resolution 100-26-27 cites a March 24, 2026 Flock account-executive email offering to sell anonymized traffic volume, vehicle-type, and speed data from the city’s cameras for up to five years. Police said they did not consent. TMJ4 reported the vote.
Franklin County Sheriff A.J. Smith deactivated about 26 leased Flock cameras effective September 1, 2026 after Florida DOT ordered license plate readers off state highways within 30 days and Gov. Ron DeSantis urged removal. WJHG reported most county cameras were on state roadways; the sheriff's office also shut off county right-of-way units Smith said Flock owns and the county leased. Okaloosa, Liberty, Calhoun, and Walton counties made similar moves. Private-property Flock cameras are not covered by the FDOT memo.
Worthington City Schools Superintendent Trent Bowers announced September 1, 2026 that the district was ending its Flock contract early and removing devices. Cameras at four school sites were mainly funded by an Ohio School Safety Grant. Bowers said limited benefits were not worth the potential loss of public trust, the early cancel would not cost extra money, and the cameras never shared data outside the district.
Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar told the Yampa Valley Bugle he intends to cancel the sheriff's Flock contract after audit logs showed local cameras were included in more than eight million searches by thousands of agencies from Jan. 1, 2025 to Aug. 17, 2026. The office believed sharing was limited to Colorado but had been opted into National Lookup. The office later opted out. Scherar planned to meet the county attorney on how to cancel.
Dallas Police announced September 1, 2026 that 321 Flock cameras supported by affected Texas state grant funding will be canceled effective September 15 after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to pause Flock funding. DPD said more than 300 other Flock cameras funded by the city or federal grants will keep operating. The City Council had approved a three-year, about $5.7 million Flock contract in May 2025, with nearly $1.7 million tied to Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant money.
Robinson City Council voted unanimously September 1, 2026 not to renew the city's Flock Safety contract after a one-year trial. Coverage put 11 cameras in the city. Police Chief Larry Adams said the department deactivated Flock access after the vote. Mayor Greg May said the decision tracked resident opposition and would likely have happened even without Abbott's state funding pause. Nearby Woodway and San Saba County had already backed away from plate-reader networks.
Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton said the department is ending its Flock Safety contract one year early and moving to Axon Outpost license-plate cameras under a broader roughly $14.6 million Axon technology contract. FOX6 reported Patton cited data-sharing, data-security, and undisclosed speed/movement tracking concerns. Kenosha PD said it found no local officer misuse of Flock. Axon sharing is planned for Wisconsin agencies and possibly neighboring Lake County, Illinois, not Flock's nationwide network.
Lynchburg City Council voted 6-0 on September 3, 2026 (Vice Mayor Curt Diemer absent) to start ending the city's Flock contract. Council member Chris Faraldi said the resolution empowers the city manager to notice that Flock will no longer be in Lynchburg, at the end of the contract terms. The 2023 contract covers 15 Flock cameras and 54 Flock gunshot detectors. Cameras have been offline since August 19. Council planned a September 8 vote on a take-down date and how to avoid a possible about $35,000 early-termination fee. Faraldi said the latest the technology would be removed is May.
Wythe County Sheriff Anthony Cline announced September 1, 2026 that the sheriff's office is ending its Flock Safety contract. He said four Flock cameras had been a valuable investigative tool but that privacy, data collection, information sharing, and the constitutional rights of people not accused of a crime outweighed continuing.
Wytheville Police Chief Joel Hash said in a news release around September 2, 2026 that the town is suspending its Flock system. He said plate readers had helped identify stolen vehicles and resolve cases but that public trust and constitutional accountability come first, citing nationwide concerns and neighboring agencies pausing or ending Flock contracts.
Appomattox County Sheriff Robert Richardson said in a news release around September 2, 2026 that he believes Flock is a valuable investigative tool and that the data must be handled to ensure transparency, as Cardinal News reported the office among localities terminating Flock contracts that week.
Campbell County, Virginia, Sheriff Whit Clark said in a news release around September 2, 2026 that he canceled the county's Flock contract after hearing resident concerns about privacy and civil liberties. Distinct from the Campbell / Los Altos Hills, California, cluster.
Charlotte County, Virginia, announced a temporary pause of Flock camera use around September 1, 2026, per WSLS and Cardinal News, while nearby Wythe County terminated.
The Montgomery County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office announced around September 3, 2026 that it would stop using Flock while it sets up a committee to review current Flock policies and practices, per Cardinal News. Distinct from Montgomery County elsewhere.
The Amherst County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office announced around September 3, 2026 that it would stop using Flock, citing discrepancies it wants to review with the company, per Cardinal News. WSET reported four cameras would be shut down and remain inoperable until further notice.
The Bedford County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office announced around September 3, 2026 that it would stop using Flock, citing discrepancies it wants to review with the company, per Cardinal News.
All agencies in Fond du Lac County, including the sheriff's office, dropped or suspended Flock on September 4, 2026. CBS 58 quoted the county citing loss of control over investigative data. Wausau Pilot & Review said five Fond du Lac County agencies suspended programs after search data, including records tied to active investigations, was released by agencies in other states responding to open-records requests because Flock search logs are shared across a national network. WBAY reported September 5 that covers would be installed over every camera.
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office and other agencies in the county suspended or ended Flock programs on September 4, 2026. CBS 58 quoted the county saying protecting the integrity of investigative data and public trust are paramount. Wausau Pilot & Review tied the move to out-of-state open-records releases of shared Flock search logs.
Neenah police deactivated Flock accounts as of September 4, 2026. On September 8 the Public Service and Safety Committee recommended the city stop funding Flock and terminate; bags are going on the cameras. The recommendation goes to Common Council. WBAY and FOX 11 reported the committee vote.
Menasha Common Council voted 7-1 on September 8, 2026 to stop funding Flock in the next budget and give 30-day notice for camera removal. Bags are already on the cameras. FOX 11 and WBAY reported a full terminate vote is expected later in September. Distinct from the earlier Menasha officer Flock-misuse conviction.
WBAY reported that Winnebago County's decision involved the sheriff's office and the police chiefs of Fox Crossing, Menasha, Neenah, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and Winneconne. The cameras were deactivated after search data from Flock systems was disclosed to the public by law enforcement agencies in other states in response to open-records requests.
WBAY named Winneconne police among the Winnebago County agencies ceasing Flock use, along with the sheriff's office and Fox Crossing, Menasha, Neenah, and UW-Oshkosh police.
WBAY named University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh police among the Winnebago County agencies ceasing Flock use. Distinct from the City of Oshkosh's April 2026 7-0 terminate (CAN-2026-001).
Magnolia Police Chief Kyle Montgomery told KPRC 2 the department will not renew its Flock contract when it expires in October 2026. He cited privacy, budget, and limited use. The city does not own the cameras; Flock is to retrieve them after the contract ends. He said the department had no known local misuse. Distinct from Harris County's still-active renewal.
Leander City Council on September 3, 2026, instructed staff to suspend police use of 14 Flock cameras after an hour-plus public hearing. A city spokesperson said the council decided to discontinue Flock services and stop funding the contract. Police are no longer using Flock cameras or Flock data.
El Paso Police Chief Peter Pacillas said the department halted use of state-funded ALPR devices after Gov. Greg Abbott's order pausing state Flock funding. El Paso Matters reported September 3, 2026, that cameras remain installed and that the city may seek other funding to restart. Spokesman said the halt does not mean immediate take-down.
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther paused the city's Flock use September 3, 2026. WOSU reported September 4 that Columbus Division of Police began covering the city's 65 Flock cameras. The city contract expires in December; council has not voted a terminate. Other local Flock (Ohio State, ODOT, nearby governments) is separate.
New Hanover County commissioners voted 4-0 on September 8, 2026 to cancel the sheriff’s Flock ALPR contract. Port City Daily reported a $219,000 deal for 36 cameras set to expire in spring 2027, of which 20 are ALPRs. The sheriff’s office said it disabled national data sharing and notified Flock. Flock is to remove ALPR hardware. Eight Condor PTZ cameras were not in the cancel motion. State I-40 Flock cameras remain.
Manvel City Council voted unanimously September 8, 2026 to end its Flock contract. ABC13 reported 21 cameras from a 2024 deal, covers within 24 to 48 hours, and 30 days’ notice to Flock. Manvel police said 535 outside agencies had access to the city’s Flock data. Mayor Dan Davis asked whether Flock uses city data to train AI tools; a Flock public-affairs director said that is part of making cameras more accurate and that the company does not sell customer data.
Bastrop City Council voted unanimously September 8, 2026 to decommission 12 Flock cameras and terminate or decline to renew the contract. CBS Austin and KBTX reported council also voted to bar similar automatic license-plate readers in the future. Cameras had been covered since a September 1 work-session order. The contract had been set to auto-renew in July 2027.
Willis Mayor William Brown announced September 8, 2026 that the city shut off its Flock system until further notice while City Council reviews whether it should return. Click2Houston reported the announcement stops short of a permanent cancel.
The Waupaca County Law Enforcement Committee voted September 8, 2026 to cut next-year Flock funding. WBAY reported the sheriff then suspended the cameras, citing loss of control over sensitive law enforcement information. The county spent $34,500 on Flock this year. Distinct from the Winnebago County / Neenah / Menasha cluster.
Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously September 9, 2026 to suspend city use of automated license plate readers, including about 80 Flock cameras and 75 Vigilant cameras (155 total). Tallahassee Reports said City Manager Reese Goad would turn the cameras off so the city and others cannot access them through the system. A motion to cover within 24 hours and remove within 30 days failed 3-2. Two weeks earlier, on August 26, a 3-2 vote had kept Flock. Incomplete exit: suspend/off, not a terminate or physical removal.
WPR reported September 9, 2026 that Stevens Point covered 10 Flock cameras to stop collection. Mayor Mike Wiza said the city has no simple way to audit where Flock data goes once collected and that the community is not comfortable without assurances the cameras are used only as authorized. Part of the Wisconsin September cascade after Racine and Sheboygan data-sale disputes.
Tallahassee Reports said Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil suspended the Leon County Sheriff's Office use of ALPR technology while seeking stronger oversight and accreditation standards. Tallahassee City Commission cited that sheriff suspend when it unanimously suspended city ALPR on September 9, 2026. Distinct from CAN-2026-061 (Leon County grant rejection) and from the Tallahassee city suspend (CAN-2026-199).
WMTV reported September 10, 2026 that the Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Sheriff's Office is suspending its Flock cameras. Sheriff Travis Maze said the office learned its data was released without permission, including 2025 investigations, after Flock had said data would not be released without the county's permission. The office said it has no evidence of staff wrongdoing. Wisconsin Jefferson County, not another state's Jefferson.
LINK nky reported September 10, 2026 that Bellevue City Council voted unanimously September 9 to suspend Flock use and disable the cameras until the two-year contract ends. More than a year remains on the about $43,000 contract. Council asked staff to study removal cost and to cover cameras while that review continues. Kentucky Bellevue, not another state's Bellevue.
Rocktown Now reported September 9, 2026 that Bridgewater Town Council voted unanimously September 8 to immediately terminate its Flock contract and remove the town's five cameras. The vote also bars reinstalling any automated license plate reader without a public process first. Virginia Bridgewater, not East Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
FOX 9 reported September 9, 2026 that Crystal Police Chief Brian Hubbard said the department is ending Flock entirely. All six cameras were physically removed and are being returned. The department also turned off data sharing with other agencies for the remaining retention period. CBS Minnesota reported the same decision September 10. Minnesota Crystal, not Crystal Lake or another Crystal.
The Littleton Independent reported September 11, 2026 that Englewood City Council voted 6-0 on September 8 to terminate the city's Flock contract. A proposed Axon ALPR replacement failed 3-3, so the city has no permanently installed plate readers after the Flock exit. Coverage said Flock cameras will no longer capture Englewood data and will eventually be removed. Colorado Englewood, not Englewood, Florida or another Englewood.
The Lake City Reporter reported September 9, 2026 that Live Oak City Council voted unanimously September 8 to cancel the city's Flock contract for eight license-plate readers and that council also wants the cameras turned off. Florida Live Oak, not Live Oak, Texas.
Boston 25 reported September 11, 2026 that Boylston Police, with the Select Board and town administrator, suspended Flock use and plans to terminate the agreement. Officials said the department has already stopped using the system and scheduled a public discussion for September 28. Distinct from the early-September Abington, Ayer, Groton, and Southbridge moves.
InkFreeNews reported that Kosciusko County Council voted 5-0 on September 10, 2026 to withhold funding for Flock ALPRs and other surveillance tech. Commissioners still have to act on the existing contract (coverage named a Sept. 22 meeting). On September 11, Prosecutor Brad Voelz ordered agencies to stop new routine searches, preserve evidence through September 18, then cut system access, and to take down and store camera hardware pending vendor pickup.
Cottonwood paused its use of Flock cameras, joining a growing list of Arizona cities doing so.
Cottonwood paused its use of Flock cameras, joining other Arizona cities doing the same.
Winnebago and Fond du Lac county law enforcement agencies terminated their use of Flock license plate reader cameras immediately.
Neptune Beach police removed Flock cameras after FDOT revoked licenses for camera use on state highways.
Appomattox County Sheriff's Office suspended its contract with Flock Safety.
Barnstable voted to remove Flock cameras despite police objections.
Hamilton County paused its Flock cameras until more clarity is provided.
A college in Wooster, Ohio terminated its contract with Flock Safety.
Panama City voted to shut down its Flock ALPR cameras.
Palm Beach County Commission voted to pause approval of new Flock camera installations.
Edgewood, KY paused use of its Flock license plate cameras.
Waupaca County agencies paused use of Flock license plate readers.
Moline Police Department paused its Flock license plate reader contract.
North Attleboro paused new Flock camera installations amid privacy concerns.
Eastpointe voted to cancel its Flock contract for license plate reader cameras.
Coopertown announced it will remove its Flock license plate reader cameras after privacy concerns.
Sterling's police chief said on September 21, 2026 that the city will immediately discontinue its contract with Flock Safety and remove the cameras it had operated for the previous 16 months, citing growing privacy questions. Reported by Shaw Local (Sauk Valley).
Chattanooga police sought AI-enabled camera tools after rejecting a Flock ALPR contract.
Monroe votes to shut down Flock Safety cameras amid Ohio communities' debate over surveillance and privacy.
Methuen canceled its contract with Flock Safety.
Tewksbury Police ended their contract with Flock Safety cameras.
Lorain County terminated its Flock camera contract.
Camden Police ended their Flock contract amid reported transparency concerns.
Augusta County Sheriff removed Flock cameras from Fishersville.
Town of Hartland ordered the removal of Flock license plate reader cameras after officials said new tools need scrutiny.
New Bedford paused use of Flock cameras and placed an officer on administrative leave.
Searcy will stop using Flock Safety cameras after the firm had installed 22 surveillance devices around the city.
Lincoln paused its Flock camera program while Foster is still considering canceling.
Fort Mitchell ended its use of Flock license plate reader cameras and terminated its contract with the company.
Flock cameras are being removed from Auburn, Maine, even as a separate initiative to ban them continues to move forward.
North Tonawanda is removing its last remaining Flock ALPR camera.
Oxford city council became the first southwest Ohio jurisdiction to vote to end its Flock camera program.
Fort Wayne City Council rejected funding for a Flock camera contract.
Pflugerville City Council voted to end its Flock Safety contract.
Lincoln County sheriff dropped Flock ALPR cameras following community pushback in Shoshone.
Narragansett, RI terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 4 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Early-exit accepted; Low local crime cited.
Oklahoma City, OK paused its Flock Safety program covering 90 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / nationwide sharing concerns; Contract-language amendment.
Ord, NE terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 2 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy concerns; First Nebraska municipal reject.
Stanford University, CA terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Third-party / network access risk; Campus privacy backlash; Vendor swap.
Pinal County, AZ chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Fourth Amendment concerns; Sheriff non-renewal; County right-of-way termination.
Chandler, AZ terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 40 cameras. Cited reasons: Officer / employee ALPR misuse anomaly; Public backlash; Administrative non-renewal.
Guadalupe County, TX terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Camera vandalism / replacement cost; Vendor fee dispute.
Glocester, RI terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy concerns; RI cancel wave.
Grass Valley, CA suspended its Flock Safety cameras. Cited reasons: Fourth Amendment concerns; Privacy / mass-surveillance risk; Data sharing / access review.
Centerton, AR terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 16 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; Resident council testimony.
Cabot, AR suspended its Flock Safety cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; Technology review.
Mayflower, AR suspended its Flock Safety cameras. Cited reasons: Privacy / civil liberties; Intrusive surveillance; Public backlash.
Millcreek, UT removed its Flock Safety cameras covering 1 cameras. Cited reasons: Unauthorized camera install; No city or police contract; Vendor trust / origin unknown.
Duluth, MN chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy concerns; Grant-funded 12-month contract ending; Statewide Flock rethink.
Winona, MN terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 8 cameras. Cited reasons: Community trust / policing legitimacy; Cameras stolen/vandalized; Public backlash.
West St. Paul, MN terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Public backlash / community trust; Trial ended; System legitimacy concerns.
North Branch, MN paused its Flock Safety program covering 3 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / mass-surveillance concerns; Pre-activation pause; Council vote to remove indefinitely.
Isanti County, MN chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract covering 8 cameras. Cited reasons: Operational alert volume; Free trial ending; Not the right time for agency.
Josephine County, OR terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 10 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / Fourth Amendment concerns; Camera vandalism; Community not willing to accept ALPR.
Surprise, AZ terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 28 cameras. Cited reasons: Council cancel after temporary suspend; audit anomaly cited.
Greers Ferry, AR terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 2 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy trust; Chief balancing safety with citizen concerns; Arkansas cancel wave context.
Streetsboro, OH canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy; Mass-surveillance concerns; Resident testimony.
Salida, CO terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 6 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / data-retention / access concerns; Inappropriate-use concerns.
Ingleside, TX terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 6 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy; Council concern about nationwide abuse; Termination-fee set-aside.
Coweta, OK terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 2 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Fourth Amendment / privacy concerns; Rebuild community trust.
Sherburne County, MN terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 10 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / trust; End of grant-funded trial; Taxpayer cost to continue.
Burnet County, TX removed its Flock Safety cameras. Cited reasons: Camera vandalism; Public backlash at commissioners court; Fixed-camera removal.
Palm Bay, FL suspended its Flock Safety cameras. Cited reasons: Vendor permitting / installation compliance; Council-directed review; Resident privacy / trust concerns.
Lago Vista, TX terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 4 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy; Citizen petition; Process without public discussion.
Hood County, TX terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 3 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / mass-surveillance concerns; Commissioners Court discontinue vote.
Norman, OK canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation. Cited reasons: Privacy / data-security questions; Council reject; Retention concerns.
Sumpter Township, MI canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation covering 11 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Police statement citing community feedback; Failed police millage / budget cut context.
Brentwood (Shadow Lakes HOA), CA removed its Flock Safety cameras covering 4 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Mistaken HOA permit on public right-of-way; Council-directed permit cancel / removal.
Sheriff Jeffrey Cassidy suspended the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office’s 10 Flock cameras on August 17, 2026. On August 20 the County Commission voted 18–0 not to renew the Flock contract. WJHL (via Yahoo) reported the resolution was amended to say Flock cameras would not be used within the county, excluding Kingsport and Bristol police cameras. The contract ends in January 2027. Elections administrator Jason Booher said the commission cannot place Cassidy’s requested referendum on the ballot.
Gardner City Council on August 17, 2026 agreed to turn off the city’s Flock cameras immediately and not renew the contract. KMBC reported August 18 that some cameras were covered by Tuesday, and that Gardner Police confirmed it discontinued all city Flock cameras and notified the vendor the contract was canceled. Council member Kelly Johnson said the vote covers only city-controlled cameras, not Johnson County or state units nearby. Resident Bradley Steinmetz of No Flock in Gardner said more than 1,200 vendors had access through the Flock system.
Winston Police Chief Brandon Sarti told City Council on August 17, 2026 that the department had canceled its Flock contract that day. NR Today reported eight cameras in Douglas County at about $24,000 a year, amid $215,000 in department budget cuts. Sarti said the lieutenant’s retirement plus the cancel should save about $217,000, and that if residents paying the bill do not want the cameras, the city is turning them off. Council also killed proposed Resolution 26-1237, an ODOT intergovernmental agreement that would have allowed ALPRs on Oregon Route 42. Mayor Christie Knutson said community outcry was part of the removal.
Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese announced August 18, 2026 that the department ended its Flock relationship. The Boston Globe and boston.com reported the last remaining Flock camera was removed in early August; two other ALPRs came down earlier in 2026 after an effectiveness review. The department said it will evaluate safeguards before any future ALPR use.
Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis suspended sheriff’s-office access to 14 Flock cameras (10 fixed, 4 mobile) on August 14, 2026 and said the office would explore early termination of a contract that runs through August 2028. WSLS reported August 17 that the office would begin dismantling the cameras in the coming days. Davis had said in July he would not renew in 2028; the August suspend moved that timeline up. This is a suspend / hardware pull, not a reported contract termination.
Waukee Police Chief Chad McCluskey announced August 14, 2026 that the department will not renew its Flock Safety ALPR contract and will stop using the cameras pending the 2027 Iowa legislative session. The Des Moines Register reported 11 cameras and that none had been vandalized locally. Waukee was the first Des Moines metro city reported to drop Flock; Coralville canceled earlier in 2026.
Indianola Police Chief Rob Hawkins announced that beginning August 17, 2026 the department deactivated its eight Flock cameras and disabled outside-agency access to the data. KCRG and the Des Moines Register reported the program costs about $24,000 a year. Cameras remain installed pending coordination with Flock. Untied data will purge in 30 days. The department said it is listening to privacy concerns and watching the 2027 legislative session.
Henry County, Missouri, Sheriff Aaron N. Brown announced August 10, 2026 that the sheriff’s office will not renew its Flock Safety LPR agreement when the current term expires March 11, 2027. The program began earlier in 2026 through a State of Missouri grant. Brown said the system assisted investigations in its first five months but that public trust and constitutional principles weighed against continuing past the grant term.
The Town of Hopkinton announced August 20, 2026 that it terminated its Flock Safety contract immediately after a legal review found statutory deficiencies that make the agreement unlawful under Massachusetts law. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus said municipal contracts must comply with procurement law. The town asked Flock to turn the cameras off as soon as possible and remove them by September 30. Two cameras had been up about five months; two more had been planned.
Henry County, Illinois, Sheriff Josh Verscheure announced August 19, 2026 that the sheriff’s office will end its Flock partnership on August 31. KWQC reported the cameras arrived in 2024, funded with drug-seizure proceeds rather than county tax dollars. Verscheure said the office saw no local misuse in two years and that Flock had helped investigations, but that public-trust and data-privacy concerns outweighed continuing. Distinct from Henry County, Virginia, and Henry County, Missouri.
The Abington Township Police Department is ending its Flock contracts over data-security concerns after thousands of the department’s searches appeared in public dumps, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported August 19, 2026. One contract expired in August 2026; the department will let the second expire in February 2028. Officials said they are negotiating with other vendors to replace Flock. This is an expire / vendor-swap path, not a clear exit from ALPR.
The City of Kingston will not renew its Flock Safety contract when the two-year 2024 deal expires in September 2026, the Mountain Press / Roane County News reported August 19. City Manager David Bolling said the two cameras were a trial and that the benefit did not justify the cost. Mayor Tim Neal said the decision is financial: about $6,000 a year, $12,300 for the two-year term.
Pulaski County, Missouri, Sheriff Stacy L. Ball announced August 19–20, 2026 that the sheriff’s office will discontinue Flock, will not renew, and will not replace the cameras with Axon. KRCGTV reported a community forum in Waynesville. Camera count and exact contract end date were not published.
Marietta City Council voted Aug. 21, 2026 to cancel its Flock contract after residents packed a meeting called to decide whether five temporary cameras would stay. KXII reported Police Chief Brett Harris initially asked council to keep them, then said he learned during the meeting that Flock retains data after the city’s 30-day access ends. Feeds were to shut off immediately, with physical removal to follow.
Auburn City Council voted unanimously Aug. 20, 2026 to terminate a four-year, about $120,000 Flock contract. WRVO and FingerLakes1 reported the resolution requires a 30-day written notice, after which city departments must stop using the cameras and databases. Council also directed staff to write an ALPR policy before any future contract. FingerLakes1 reported the roll call as 5–0.
St. Charles County Police Chief Kurt Frisz announced August 20, 2026 that the department discontinued Flock after a civilian employee admitted personal, non-law-enforcement searches. STLPR reported 28 cameras were bagged (20 in county parks, 8 on streets) and that Flock will retrieve the hardware. The department still uses other license-plate readers and plans to replace the 28 Flock units. See FLK-2026-056.
Lufkin Police Chief Travis Brazil suspended Flock camera use on August 20, 2026. Duration and hardware-removal timetable were not published. This is a suspend, not a reported contract termination.
East Bridgewater Police Chief Michael Jenkins announced Friday, August 22, 2026 that the department will end its Flock contract and remove the one camera installed in town. Four cameras had been planned; the system was not fully operational. An August 10 public forum drew resident opposition. Boston.com reported the announcement August 23.
Grafton Police Chief Neil Minardi announced Friday, August 22, 2026 that Grafton will discontinue Flock cameras, citing resident concerns and vandalism and theft involving the devices. Boston.com reported the announcement August 23 alongside East Bridgewater.
Bolivar Board of Aldermen voted unanimously August 11, 2026 to terminate the city’s Flock contract and approved termination-notice language. KY3 reported the board had voted July 28 to seek a way out. The notice asks Flock to stop plate detection, video capture, and data sharing; the city planned to bag cameras until Flock removes them. A $54,000 Missouri Blue Shield grant helped fund the install and may need repayment.
Willard Police Chief Tom McClain announced August 21, 2026 that the department will not renew its Flock Safety contract when the current agreement expires. KY3 and the Springfield News-Leader reported he cited extensive community feedback after weeks talking with residents and business owners. He said he will order camera removal. Camera count and exact expiration date were not published.
Farmington Police told Flock it will not renew after a one-year, about $26,000 contract for eight cameras expired August 10, 2026, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported August 18. Lt. Justin Collins cited customer service and staff turnover at the vendor, plus timing. Four LPRs sit on U.S. 62; two live-feed units were at Creekside Park. Collins said other Arkansas exits were not the driver. The city needs another park security system.
Moffat County Sheriff Chip McIntyre announced August 13, 2026 that deputies stopped using Flock immediately and that the office will not renew when the contract expires December 31, 2026. The Craig Daily Press reported 10 leased cameras and about $30,000 a year shared with Craig PD and a regional task force. McIntyre cited cost, privacy, data sharing, and network growth while saying the system had helped investigations.
Asheville City Council voted 5–2 on August 25, 2026 to authorize the city manager to terminate the city’s Flock contract, suspend access, searching, and sharing of Flock data, and remove the 11 city-operated automated license-plate readers. WLOS and Carolina Public Press covered the vote. HOA, school, and other Buncombe County Flock cameras outside the city contract remain. Axon plate readers remain under discussion as a possible replacement.
Christiansburg Town Council voted 6–0 on August 25, 2026 to terminate its Flock contract and remove cameras. WSLS reported the motion followed public comment and a statement from Police Chief Chris Ramsey. The police department owns a small number of Flock cameras; private-business cameras in town may remain. Exact city camera count and removal timetable were not published.
Town of Cortland Mayor Mark Pietrowski directed police on August 21, 2026 to cancel the town’s Flock contract for five license-plate reader cameras. The Daily Chronicle reported a work order for Flock to remove the cameras and poles, citing resident privacy concerns and third-party data use the town does not control. Officials also approved a new Axon body-worn and in-car camera contract. The mayor said stationary pole LPRs end and that vehicle LPR ability would stay under Cortland PD control without third-party Flock involvement.
Tempe announced August 26, 2026 that it turned off its Flock ALPR system, will end its contract with Flock, and will not seek a replacement vendor. AZFamily reported about 33 city cameras, that no new plate data is being collected, and that residents may still see hardware until Flock removes it. Mayor Corey Woods said the risk of misuse is too great. The city had already cut automatic Flock data sharing on August 10.
Cave Creek, Arizona, ended its Flock contract. KJZZ and ABC15 reported August 26, 2026 that officials said Flock cameras were removed after one was stolen, and that the town terminated the contract after concluding local privacy rules would not apply to a network built for multi-agency data sharing. Camera count was not published.
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco notified commissioners he is terminating the Dec. 10, 2024 interlocal agreement for license-plate detection systems in county rights-of-way, effective Sept. 30, 2026, after Aug. 11 and Aug. 25 board meetings showed a majority no longer supported it. Bay News 9 framed the exit as ending Flock / license-plate detection. Earlier (Aug. 10), Tampa Bay 28 reported the Sheriff’s Office planned to replace some Flock ALPRs with Axon; whether that swap proceeded after the county-ROW termination is not confirmed. Private and FDOT state-ROW cameras are not covered by the termination.
Auburn, Massachusetts, Police said it severed its Flock relationship due to a contractual defect and deactivated all cameras in town (Aug. 25, 2026 coverage). Distinct from Auburn, New York (CAN-2026-118).
Douglas, Massachusetts, Police announced immediate deactivation of all Flock cameras, citing a divisive atmosphere despite investigative use. Coverage also noted an alleged vehicle striking a Flock camera.
Bellingham, Massachusetts, Police Chief Kenneth Fitzgerald said the department will not renew Flock after the contract expires Sept. 4, 2026, citing pricing and transparency. Coverage also noted FreeForm search concerns.
Kendall County, Texas, Commissioners Court voted 5–0 on August 25, 2026 not to renew Flock. Coverage put about 57 cameras on roadways and neighborhood entrances; the current contract expires Sept. 30, 2026. Sheriff Al Auxier had asked for another year.
Greer suspended Flock camera use after two officers were fired over alleged unauthorized Flock searches (FLK-2026-019). Duration and hardware-removal timing not fully published.
Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office ended Flock camera contracts (KOAT). Hardware-removal timing not fully published.
Wylie ended Flock camera use (FOX 4). Camera count and hardware-removal timing not fully published.
Santa Barbara’s Flock contract expired August 23, 2026 after staff opted not to renew. The city had 12 cameras. On August 25 council delayed a Verkada replacement and ordered an ALPR policy review. Coverage said the city currently has no ALPRs operating. County sheriff Flock cameras are a separate contract.
Knox County Commission unanimously passed an emergency ordinance August 31, 2026 banning fixed license plate readers and requiring the Knox County Sheriff’s Office to remove about 143 Flock cameras by September 16. Coverage said KCSO bought cameras in batches just under the $25,000 mayoral-review threshold, spent $800,000 on a year-one order framed as year one of ten, and lacked a public use policy. Mayor Glenn Jacobs said he does not believe the county has a valid Flock agreement. The ordinance also bans surveillance centers and future county ALPR purchases on county rights-of-way. On September 10, 2026, Knox News reported Mayor Betsy Henderson said Flock will not remove the cameras until October 7 and that the county will cover mounted units with “personal privacy shields” until takedown.
Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett directed staff August 31, 2026 to begin pausing the sheriff's office Flock License Plate Recognition and Motorola LPR programs. Garrett cited weeks of deliberation and said the primary factor was concern about public data and potential misuse of what is captured. Coverage put about 70 cameras across Hamilton County under the sheriff's programs. Garrett said he still believes in LPR technology but ordered command staff to work through the concerns before resuming.
After Florida DOT revoked ALPR permits on state highway rights-of-way on August 31, 2026, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office would discontinue license plate reader use countywide. Jacksonville Today and News4JAX covered the Northeast Florida wave. FDOT's memo covers state ROW; JSO's countywide halt went beyond that minimum.
Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook announced removal of license plate readers after Florida DOT revoked ALPR permits on state highway rights-of-way on August 31, 2026. News4JAX and Action News Jax covered Clay in the Northeast Florida removal wave.
Nassau County Sheriff's Office said it will comply with Florida DOT's August 31, 2026 memo revoking ALPR permits on state highway rights-of-way. Action News Jax and News4JAX put 34 Flock cameras under NCSO in the removal window.
Putnam County Sheriff Gator DeLoach announced August 31, 2026 that the county's 18 license plate readers would be disconnected and removed within 30 days after Florida DOT revoked ALPR permits on state highway rights-of-way. Jacksonville Today and News4JAX covered the Northeast Florida wave.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced August 31, 2026 that license plate readers were shut down countywide after Florida DOT revoked ALPR permits on state highway rights-of-way. WESH quoted Chitwood saying LPRs are no longer workable in Florida after the governor's comments and the FDOT memo.
Oviedo City Council directed staff at a budget work session around August 31, 2026 not to carry Flock camera funding into the next fiscal year and to begin taking down Flock cameras in city limits after Florida DOT revoked ALPR permits on state highway rights-of-way. WFTV and FOX 35 Orlando covered Central Florida city reactions.
Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden said the sheriff's office would remove and suspend its ALPR program after Florida DOT's August 31, 2026 memo. Get The Coast and Mid Bay News reported the office would remove devices on state rights-of-way and begin removing remaining county right-of-way units.
Titusville Police Department temporarily paused its Flock ALPR program after Florida DOT revoked ALPR permits on state highway rights-of-way on August 31, 2026, according to WFTV coverage of Central Florida agency reactions.
Olentangy Local Schools confirmed to WOSU that the district quietly canceled its Flock contract sometime during summer 2026 and that cameras were set to be removed soon. The district offered no further statement when WOSU reported Worthington's cancel on September 1, 2026.
Steamboat Springs Police Chief Mark Beckett directed the city's six fixed Flock ALPR cameras deactivated immediately after a contentious August 25, 2026 public forum. A city release said the city plans to end its Flock contract. Council was set to give further direction at a September 8 work session.
WSET reported that the Giles County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post on August 26, 2026 that it has terminated its contract with Flock Safety.
WSET reported that the Halifax County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office announced August 28, 2026 that it would temporarily pause its fixed Flock automatic license plate recognition cameras.
Abington, Massachusetts, Police Chief John Bonney announced the department will end its Flock agreement and have the cameras removed, citing community concern. Boston.com and WCVB reported the announcement with Ayer, Groton, and Southbridge. Distinct from Abington Township, Pennsylvania (CAN-2026-112).
Ayer Select Board voted unanimously August 31, 2026, to immediately disable and remove Flock cameras and terminate the town contract. Police said they contacted Flock to start decommissioning.
Groton Town Manager Mark Haddad and Police Chief Michael Luth announced August 31, 2026, that the town will terminate its current Flock contract immediately. A Police Camera Working Group will bring a permanent recommendation to the Spring 2027 Town Meeting. That later vote could still recommend some form of ALPR.
Southbridge Police announced August 31, 2026, that it was suspending use of Flock cameras installed earlier in 2026. The department said officers had not used them for investigative or enforcement purposes and that it wanted public discussion of safeguards, retention, access, and oversight. Pause, not a confirmed terminate.
WLWT reported August 31, 2026 that Independence deactivated its Flock cameras a week after Mayor Chris Reinersman announced they would come down. Poles stay until Flock removes the hardware. WCPO reported the mayor's notice after an August 17 meeting. Camera counts in that coverage conflict, so none is listed here.
FOX19 reported August 27, 2026 that Erlanger did not renew its Flock contract. Four cameras near Holly Lane are already down. A fifth camera on Commonwealth is still up but inactive, and officers no longer have access, while the city waits on Flock to remove the hardware.
Wilmington, Delaware removed Flock cameras amid growing debate over license plate readers.
Henry County Sheriff's office removed Flock cameras amid privacy concerns from the community.
Oceana County Sheriff cancels Flock camera trial after 'significant' negative public feedback
Neosho police rejected Flock cameras, prioritizing privacy over surveillance.
Davidson County Flock license plate reader cameras were removed, prompting resident reaction.
King William County canceled its Flock camera contract following incidents of vandalism and theft.
Hood County constable uninstalled Flock license plate cameras after nationwide privacy backlash.
Josephine County ended its Flock license plate camera contract over privacy concerns.
Flock cameras to be removed from Coshocton County, according to WHIZ/Fox 5.
West St. Paul and Isanti County are removing Flock cameras, per Willmar Radio.
The Town of Groton, Massachusetts announced it will terminate its Flock Safety camera contract and develop a permanent solution ahead of the Spring 2027 Town Meeting.
Manchester pauses new Flock cameras as Connecticut privacy debate grows
New state privacy law forced Moses Lake to shut down numerous Flock cameras.
Fryeburg's Select Board unanimously rejected a proposal for license plate readers.
Green River residents shut down a proposed license plate reader camera project.
Kaukauna became the latest area community to end its contract for Flock Safety surveillance cameras.
Westland is removing its Flock license plate reader cameras following privacy concerns raised by residents.
Oceano Community Services District rejected a Flock camera proposal amid surveillance concerns.
ACLU lauded the removal of Flock license plate reader cameras in South Kingstown.
Los Angeles Police Department, CA let its Flock Safety contract expire covering 138 cameras. Cited reasons: Privacy / civil liberties; Data ownership uncertainty; Federal access concerns.
Killingworth, CT chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract covering 4 cameras. Cited reasons: Low utility / cost-benefit; Privacy and data-sharing concerns; FOIA / records burden.
Harrisonburg, VA terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 31 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Fixed-ALPR policy requiring council approval; Organized opposition (Deflock Harrisonburg).
Elkton, VA terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Regional Shenandoah Valley cancel wave; Public backlash.
Salem, MA chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Data ownership / local-control concerns; Seeking replacement vendor.
Monroe County, IN terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 6 cameras. Cited reasons: Privacy / mass-surveillance concerns; Outside and federal access risk; Physical removal emphasis.
Stoughton, WI terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 5 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy concerns; Early buyout of two-year contract.
Littleton, MA terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 6 cameras. Cited reasons: Vendor trust failure; Unauthorized reactivation without notice; Privacy review.
Sumter County, FL suspended its Flock Safety cameras. Cited reasons: Temporary camera suspension pending internal audit.
Leon County, FL canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; Regional grant reject.
Syracuse, NY terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 13 cameras. Cited reasons: Data-sharing controversies; Public backlash; Vendor swap (Axon).
Macon County, NC terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 12 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; Defund then remove.
Pea Ridge, AR terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 7 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy / surveillance concerns; ROI / time cost.
Oceano Community Services District, CA canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation covering 1 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy; Data ownership concerns; Location near community safe space.
The White County Commission voted July 20, 2026 to rescind the April 2025 resolution that authorized Flock license-plate cameras. UCNOW reported Chair Derrick Hutchings cited resident privacy pushback. In June the commission had already stripped about $48,000 in Flock funding while leaving the dollars in the sheriff’s budget. Hutchings said the sheriff’s office initiated the contract, cameras went up around September or October 2025, and they likely still collect data while standing. Sparta cameras are a separate city program.
Clearwater County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office announced July 23, 2026 it would not renew Flock after nine months, with the deal set to expire Sept. 22. Flock later said the two-year contract could not be cancelled. County Prosecutor E. Clayne Tyler then opined the second installment is void and unenforceable under Idaho law and that a sheriff cannot bind the county to that debt.
WSET reported that the Bland County, Virginia, Sheriff's Office announced September 1, 2026 that it stopped using Flock cameras on July 11. Sheriff Jason Ramsey said a work order has been placed with Flock to remove the cameras.
WSET reported that Carroll County, Virginia, Sheriff Kevin Kemp told ABC 13 the county's Flock Safety contract expired in July and was not renewed. Distinct from Carroll County elsewhere.
Ocean Shores removed its Flock camera and installed Axon cameras, which are not yet operating.
Ocean Shores removed its Flock camera and installed Axon cameras that are not yet operating.
Knox County Sheriff Spangler paused expansion of the county's license plate reader program.
Platte City paused its plan to install Flock cameras at Rising Star Park after families raised privacy concerns.
The Nelson City Council voted unanimously on July 13, 2026 to remove the city's four Flock license plate reader cameras, after Councilman Nathan Hamby raised Fourth Amendment concerns. The contract ran roughly $10,000 a year for five years. Nelson is the first government in Cherokee County, Georgia to end a Flock contract.
South Portland is removing its Flock surveillance cameras amid privacy concerns and a statewide push to ban them.
Fort Collins canceled its Flock Safety camera contract.
Framingham, MA chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Resident advocacy; Data sharing / oversight concerns.
Columbia Heights, MN terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 12 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy; Immigration / data-sharing fear; Audit / access transparency gaps.
The El Cerrito city council voted not to renew its contract with Flock; the cameras will be turned off on June 7. "company not negotiating in good faith." "my biggest concern is the federal government could access the data"
City council unanimously voted to cancel their existing contract. The cameras became activated without city council approval. “We don’t know where the information is going. We don’t know how it got on. it’s been plugged in and it has a light that is tracking license plates,” Menominee Mayor Casey Hoffman said.
Appleton's mayor announced that the city will stop using Flock due to community feedback and concerns over the integrity of the system.
Shoreline, WA rejected the possibility of a contract with Flock Safety due to public opposition and concerns among council members.
Bandera canceled its Flock Safety camera program following public debate.
Edmonds canceled its Flock Safety camera program.
Boone paused expansion of Flock camera growth amid privacy concerns.
Dayton, OH suspended its Flock Safety cameras covering 72 cameras. Cited reasons: Immigration-related search traffic vs city policy; Public demand for removal; Policy violations.
Albany, OR terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 1 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Federal access / privacy concerns; Early termination fee.
Cambridge City Council voted to end use of ShotSpotter technology.
The Oshkosh Common Council rescinded its approval of the Flock camera contract unanimously just one day after it was initially approved. "Oshkosh Police Chief Dean Smith said Flock lied about the cameras not collecting heat maps of travelers."
Salem, IL canceled an earlier agreement for use of Flock license reader cameras due to a change in contract terms that were concerning to the Mayor.
Dane County, WI cut off funding for Flock cameras due to privacy concerns.
Bloominton, IN terminated its $50,000 contract with Flock Safety after 400+ residents protested the surveillance system.
Tompkins County, NY ended the county’s contract with Flock Safety after months of organized pushback from activists and community members.
Spokane sheriff shut down Flock Safety cameras, citing SB 6002 criminal risk to deputies.
Dane County moved to end its Flock contract and remove license plate cameras.
Sierra Vista, AZ terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 16 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Data ownership / AI training concerns; Vendor swap planned.
Ferguson enacted new license plate reader rules, prompting agencies to pause camera use to comply.
The Dutchtown Community Improvement District ended its contract with Flock Safety amid concerns over data-sharing with ICE.
Ithica Common Council ended the city’s contract with Flock Safety due to privacy concerns.
Saranac Lake, NY canceled its contract with Flock following public outcry and concerns over privacy.
Ithaca's Common Council voted to end the city's contract with Flock Safety.
Saranac Lake leaders voted against adopting Flock Safety cameras after public input.
Pierce County, WA sheriff shut down Flock cameras after a new Washington state law took effect.
South Pasadena will remove its Flock Safety cameras over privacy concerns.
Shorewood, MN suspended its Flock Safety cameras covering 1 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash / privacy; Audit depth concerns; Exploring contract exit.
Alpena County commissioners rejected a license plate reader camera proposal despite law enforcement support.
The Mountain View Police Chief decided to disable their Flock cameras after noticing their cameras had been accessed by out-of-state and federal agencies, a violation of California law.
Oxnard police suspended operation of its 19 Flock fixed-position cameras after a vendor error allowed out-of-state agencies to query its data just over 364,000 times despite the office disabling National Lookup in June 2023.
Santa Clara County has decided to stop using Flock Safety cameras in several cities due to privacy concerns.
The Windsor Town Council voted to suspend automatic license plate readers amid privacy concerns raised by residents.
Flock cameras were deactivated in Knoxville, TN following a contract lapse.
Dunwoody paused its Flock contract pending security and legal review.
Coralville terminated its Flock license plate reader contract after months of public outcry.
Foothill-De Anza Community College District, CA terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Discontinued program; Data sharing disabled; Privacy climate.
Iowa City removed Flock license plate readers and terminated its contract with the surveillance company.
The Santa Cruz City Council voted 6-1 to terminate their contract with Flock Safety after evidence that the city's data was accessed by out-of-state agencies (ICE) roughly 4,000x.
The Los Altos Hills City Council voted to terminate their contract with Flock Safety (2:45:02) following resident concerns and a lack of evidence that the Flock system was effective at reducing crime.
Prosser disabled their Flock cameras due to the controversial issues of data collection and access.
The town of Natick canceled their Flock Safety pilot over transparency, data ownership, and mass surveillance risks, leading to cameras being slated for removal.
The Walla Walla Police Department disabled its Flock system due to data misused, following a Washington court ruling that data captured by Flock cameras were public records and could be requested by anyone.
Watertown, MA canceled its contract with Flock Safety before any cameras were installed, following questions from the public about privacy and data sharing.
Campbell / Los Altos Hills (Bay Area cluster), CA terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Bay Area cancel wave; Public / sanctuary climate.
Grand Chute, WI terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 23 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Privacy concerns; Vendor swap (Axon).
Richmond's police chief shut down the city's Flock system after discoving their data was unintentionally being shared nationwide.
Cambridge ended its contract with Flock Safety following a "breach of trust" in which Flock installed new cameras without the city's knowledge following a temporary suspension by the city.
Olympia City Council moved to cover up their Flock cameras, pending deactivation over concerns of federal access and the ability to move freely.
The Eugene PD “has identified vulnerabilities” in the Flock system and no longer had confidence in the system" terminated their contract with Flock Safety.
Flagstaff City Council voted unanimously and to end their contract with Flock Safety, following failed attempts that sufficient guardrails could be put in place.
Brooklyn Park canceled their Flock contract “due to concerns over customer support and poor data sharing protocols.”
The Mountlake Terrace City Council voted unanimously to cancel their contract with Flock Safety following concerns of data access and public records implications.
The Staunton Police Chief and City Council canceled their contract with Flock Safety following a verbal attack on the city's residents by the CEO of Flock.
The San Marcos City Council voted to end their contract with Flock Safety after considering Flock's reputation and the research that surveillance does not equal safety.
The town of Warren, Rhode Island rejected a proposal to install Flock LPRs due to concerns about privacy violations.
The Charlottesville City Council decided not to move forward with a contract with Flock Safety following the conclusion of their pilot program, due to their concerns with the system outweighing any benefits.
Lane County, Oregon suspended their contract with Flock Safety, before their 22 cameras were even installed due to public opposition.
Following Eugene's lead, Springfield terminated their contract with Flock Safety, after strong community opposition.
Talent paused its Flock surveillance camera program amid growing community concerns.
Longmont halted Flock license plate reader data sharing while weighing whether to end its contract.
Salt Lake City Council paused its license plate reader plan amid privacy concerns.
Poestenkill rejected the sheriff's office proposal for license plate readers at Town Hall.
Wenatchee Police Department shut off Flock cameras following a public records ruling.
The Verona City Council voted not to renew their contract with Flock Safety after concerns about data access.
The Redmond city council voted unanimously to request the police department to disable their Flock cameras after growing concerns of unwanted access by federal agencies and a recent WA court ruling that ALPR data is considered public record.
Woodburn, Oregon announced they would pause the use of their Flock system following safety concerns for undocumented residents.
The Bay City Commission voted against a contract with Flock Safety following community members expressing privacy concerns.
Skamania County stopped using Flock Safety cameras after a Washington court ruled the images captured by them were public records and could be requested by anyone.
The Kent city council voted against a Flock contract due to concerns of potential abuse and discomfort with mass surveillance.
The Lynnwood Police Department paused the used of their Flock system following concerns raised by residents.
Ferndale ended its contract with Flock Safety after hearing community concerns and is seeking a new license plate reader vendor.
City council voted 6-1 to reject a contract with Flock Safety after an overwhelmingly negative public response, citing privacy concerns, government overreach, poor use of taxpayer money, and concerns with data sharing.
Hays County commissioners voted 3-2 to terminate their contract with Flock Safety after public concern for privacy and the risk of their personal information being exposed.
The town of Hillsborough, North Carolina terminated their contract with Flock Safety following concerns about data privacy.
The Town of Warrenton voted 5-1 to permanently block consideration of installing ALPRs in their town.
Sedro-Woolley deactivated their Flock cameras following a lawsuit resulting in Flock footage being considered public records under Washington state law.
City council voted unanimously to end their contract with Flock Safety after council members claimed they were misled and lied to about the system's data sharing features.
The City of Stanwood decided to shut off its Flock cameras pending a court judgment on whether data collected by Flock cameras are considered public records.
A River Forest council member explained their vote to cancel the village's Flock camera program.
The City of Evanston ended its contract with Flock Safety and requested the deactivation of the cameras following an audit by the Secretary of State showing the company was violating state law by sharing Illinois data with federal agencies. Flock then reinstalled the cameras against the city's wishes, prompting a cease-and-desist by the city.
The City of Louisville deactivated its cameras after a community member found that the system was severely misrepresented in both its data sharing practices and its capabilities.
City council voted to cancel its contract with Flock Safety following a state investigation of the system's data sharing practices, which enabled violations of state law.
The Village of Scarsdale terminated its contract with Flock Safety after over 450 community members signed a petition, expressing concerns over privacy and the system's data sharing practices.
City council voted to block the renewal of Austin's contract with Flock Safety after controversial uses for the system, violations of department policy, and contract language that went against council mandates on data retention.
City council voted unanimously to reject the $66,000 contract extension with Flock Safety after public pushback and concerns over privacy, civil liberties, and sharing data with federal agencies.
City council voted against a contract with Flock Safety after community members raised concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and data sharing.
City council voted unanimously to reject a contract with Flock Safety after hearing community concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and data sharing with federal agencies.
The Seneca Police Department ended its contract with Flock license plate readers after less than 90 days, citing poor customer service and security concerns.
Bend City Council voted to deactivate and remove their Flock cameras over concerns with Flock's business practices.
Saranac Lake (Village), NY terminated its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Privacy concerns; Community opposition.
The Elbert County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted not to renew its contract with Flock Safety after concerns of government overreach.
Marine City decided to remove its automatic license plate readers, citing false positive results.
LPR camera signs were taken down in Nashville 'for now' according to local reporting.
The Pittsboro town board voted 4-1 to cancel its contract for the controversial system of license-plate readers, siding with privacy rights.
The City of Weston has removed its Flock cameras after major pushback from residents.
Coachella rejects license plate readers over privacy issues, concerns with Chad Bianco
Great Smoky Mountains National Park's license plate readers, once called an 'effective' tool, have now been removed.
Sturgeon Bay will discontinue using the Flock System after overwhelming opposition was voiced by the public
The City of South Tucson, AZ canceled their contract with Flock Safety, removing the automated license plate reader cameras after months of debate over privacy and public safety.
The City of Everett shut down its entire network of Flock license plate reader cameras after a judge ruled the footage is considered public record.
The Ypsilanti City Council gave final passage to Ordinance No. 1401 on September 13, 2022 by a 5-0 vote, prohibiting automated license plate readers inside the city limits. Council members cited privacy, and noted that any future police use would require amending the ordinance. It was among the first outright municipal ALPR bans in Michigan.
Lake County commissioners ordered Flock to remove their cameras following their illegal and unpermitted installation, a tactic by Flock that still occurs in 2026.
Chula Vista reversed course and paused sharing license-plate reader data with ICE and Border Patrol.
Solvang City Council rejected a proposal to purchase license plate readers and surveillance cameras.
Sacramento County Welfare Division terminated its automated license plate reader program.
Alameda Health System removed a license plate reader camera from Highland Hospital in Oakland.
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