From Jalopnik · Lalita Chemello · · 1m 10s
Cities Drop Flock Camera Contracts Rapidly
Municipalities are canceling Flock license plate reader contracts at a rate ten times faster than previously reported.
In brief
Municipalities are canceling Flock license plate reader contracts at a rate ten times faster than previously reported. Over 150 U.S. cities canceled Flock camera contracts in 2026 due to privacy concerns and contract disputes. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Cities Drop Flock Contracts
Municipalities have canceled Flock license plate reader contracts ten times faster than previously reported.
Dayton Ohio Data Sharing
Dayton, Ohio officials found Flock data shared with Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Inappropriate Searches
Law enforcement agencies conducted inappropriate searches using Flock data including immigration, abortion, and cultural stereotypes.
Florida and Texas Actions
Florida announced takedown of state highway ALPRs while Texas ended funding for Flock cameras.
Deflock Data
Deflock.org reports 153 cities rejected Flock contracts in 2026, with 149 cities canceling by August.
Oberlin Ohio Pricing Change
Oberlin, Ohio terminated Flock contracts due to significant changes in the proposed user agreement.
Contract Disputes
Lorain County Sheriff Jack M. Hall cited disputes over litigation venue and damage claims as reasons for contract termination.
Alternative Systems
Some cities switched to Axon, makers of police body cameras, after Flock contracts ended.
The bottom line
Over 150 U.S. cities canceled Flock camera contracts in 2026 due to privacy concerns and contract disputes.
