Cities Discover Surveillance Tech They Bought Has Risks, Act Shocked
- Who
- Municipal governments nationwide
- What
- Canceling Flock Safety automated license plate reader contracts after misuse reports
- When
- August 27, 2026
- Where
- Arizona and jurisdictions nationwide
Cities and other jurisdictions are canceling contracts with Flock Safety following reports of misuse of automated license plate reader systems in Arizona and across the country. Officials cited growing concerns about risks associated with the surveillance technology. The cancellations come after documented cases of system abuse raised questions about oversight and data handling.
There's a certain charm in watching local governments discover that cameras recording every vehicle's movements might have 'risks' — typically right after the invoices clear.
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