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Collegedale, TN: Contract Canceled
Collegedale city council voted to end its Flock license plate camera contract.
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Reynoldsburg, OH: Contract Canceled
Flock Safety cameras will be removed as Reynoldsburg, OH cancels its contract.
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Liberty Hill, TX: Contract Canceled
Liberty Hill City Council voted to end its Flock camera contract.
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Tahlequah, OK: Cameras Removed
Tahlequah Police announced removal of Flock cameras, citing public trust concerns.
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On the agenda: Siloam Springs meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera", "Flock camera", "Flock Safety", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Apopka Budget Workshop Meeting 09/01/26 — License Plate Reader (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "License Plate Reader", "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Campbell County meeting — license plate reader (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Morgantown meeting — Flock camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera", "facial recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Palos Heights meeting — ALPR (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR", "facial recognition". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Olivette meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Burlington Parks, Arts, and Culture — Public Safety Camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Public Safety Camera", "public safety camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Greenfield meeting — Flock camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Burlington Special REIB City Council Sub Committee Meeting — Public Safety Camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Public Safety Camera", "public safety camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Washington meeting — Flock Camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera", "AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE", "Automated License Plate", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Bristol, CT Ordinance Committee — automated license plate (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "automated license plate", "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Woodbridge Township meeting — license plate reader (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Oconee County Backup Material — automated license plate (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "automated license plate", "facial recognition", "Automated license plate". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Willowick packet — Flock camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock camera", "license plate reader". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Garrett Council Minutes 9/1/2026 — Flock Camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Sebastopol Agenda Item Number 1 City Council Meeting Minutes 9.01.26 Meeting Minutes — flock camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "flock camera", "surveillance camera", "FLOCK CAMERA". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Interlachen agenda — Flock Safety (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Flock Safety". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Tustin Regular Meeting of the City Council/Closed Session-4:30 pm/Regular Meeting-6:00 pm - Sep 01, 2026 — surveillance camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "surveillance camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Yreka Audio Mtg2 — ALPR (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "ALPR". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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On the agenda: Bel Air meeting — Surveillance Camera (Sep 1)
The published agenda for the September 1, 2026 meeting contains: "Surveillance Camera". The meeting has passed. The agenda stays here as a permanent public record.
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In the minutes: Reading 09-01-26 Council Minutes (Regular), automated license plate (Sep 1)
Meeting minutes published with the September 1, 2026 meeting documents record: "automated license plate", "Flock camera", "FLOCK Camera". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
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In the minutes: Woodstock meeting, Flock Safety (Sep 1)
Meeting minutes published with the September 1, 2026 meeting documents record: "Flock Safety", "Flock camera", "ALPR". These terms appear in the minutes, not as items on that agenda. The document stays here as a permanent public record.
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Chattanooga, TN: Contract Rejected
Chattanooga police sought AI-enabled camera tools after rejecting a Flock ALPR contract.
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Horace, ND: Cameras Removed
Horace votes to remove Flock cameras.
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Monroe, OH: Cameras Removed
Monroe votes to shut down Flock Safety cameras amid Ohio communities' debate over surveillance and privacy.
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Methuen, MA: Contract Canceled
Methuen canceled its contract with Flock Safety.
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Tewksbury, MA: Contract Canceled
Tewksbury Police ended their contract with Flock Safety cameras.
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Lorain County, OH: Contract Canceled
Lorain County terminated its Flock camera contract.
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Camden, AR: Contract Canceled
Camden Police ended their Flock contract amid reported transparency concerns.
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Fishersville, VA: Cameras Removed
Augusta County Sheriff removed Flock cameras from Fishersville.
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Hartland, WI: Cameras Removed
Town of Hartland ordered the removal of Flock license plate reader cameras after officials said new tools need scrutiny.
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Flock camera misuse allegations lead to Hahira PD officer’s arrest
The police department said it will hold itself accountable and take appropriate action when that standard is not met.
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Brunswick County deputy under SBI investigation for Flock misuse
BRUNSWICK COUNTY — The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation opened a case against a Brunswick County Sheriff Office deputy allegedly misusing the…
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Sheboygan, WI: Contract Canceled
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…
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Coopertown, TN: Cameras Removed
Coopertown announced it will remove its Flock license plate reader cameras after privacy concerns.
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Franklin County, FL: Contract Canceled
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.…
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GBI Arrests GDC Special Agent in Charge for Misuse of a License Plate Reader System
Eatonton, Putnam County, GA (September 1, 2026) – The GBI has arrested and charged Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) Special Agent in Charge Robert “Bobby” Michael Keim, age 45, of Eatonton, GA, with Misuse of a License Plate Reader System.
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Worthington City Schools, OH: Contract Canceled
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…
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Routt County, CO: Contract Canceled
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…
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Dallas, TX: Contract Canceled
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…
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Robinson, TX: Contract Canceled
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…
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Kenosha, WI: Contract Canceled
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…
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Lynchburg, VA: Contract Canceled
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…
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Wythe County, VA: Contract Canceled
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…
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Wytheville, VA: Paused
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…
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Appomattox County, VA: Contract Canceled
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…
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Campbell County, VA: Contract Canceled
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…
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Charlotte County, VA: Paused
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.
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Montgomery County, VA: Paused
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,…
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Amherst County, VA: Paused
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…
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Bedford County, VA: Paused
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.
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Fond du Lac County, WI: Paused
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…
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Winnebago County, WI: Paused
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…
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Neenah, WI: Paused
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…
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Menasha, WI: Paused
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.…
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