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Santa Barbara, CA
Contract Canceled August 2026
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.
Public backlashPrivacy / federal data-sharing fearsStaff non-renewal
Receipts
On the wire: Santa Barbara, CA
2 license plate readers reported removed near Santa Barbara, CA
Sep 22, 2026
Camera Watch
12 Flock Cameras Removed, Stolen, Vandalized in Santa Barbara
Sep 18, 2026
News Channel 3-12
Santa Barbara delays new ALPR contract amid surveillance concerns, City Council Meeting gets heated
Sep 17, 2026
News Channel 3-12
Santa Barbara reviews future of automated license plate reader program
Sep 17, 2026
KSBY News
Santa Barbara City Council pumps brakes on AI-powered surveillance cameras amid tense, emotional meeting
Sep 16, 2026
Santa Barbara News Press
Santa Barbara City Council pumps breaks on AI-powered surveillance cameras amid tense, emotional meeting
Sep 16, 2026
Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Barbara to Review, Revise Automated License Plate Reader Policy
Sep 16, 2026
noozhawk.com
Hearing on Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Offices’ Flock cameras set for Nov. 17
Sep 10, 2026
Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Barbara ends its contract with Flock
Aug 27, 2026
kcbx.org
Santa Barbara Ends Flock Contract, Will Review Automated Camera Policy
Aug 26, 2026
The Santa Barbara Independent
Santa Barbara City Council Votes to Remove Flock Cameras, Delays Decision on Replacement System
Aug 26, 2026
edhat
Santa Barbara City Council Delays Decision on Flock Camera Replacement
Aug 26, 2026
News Channel 3-12
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