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Flock contract cancellations grow among cities, other jurisdictions
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points These cases have occurred in Arizona and other parts of the country. Concerns about the risks of automated license plate reader systems have been raised due to recent cases of misuse.
Concerns about the risks of automated license plate reader systems have been raised due to recent cases of misuse. These cases have occurred in Arizona and other parts of the country.
The misuse of this technology has led to a growing number of cities and other jurisdictions canceling their contracts with Flock, a provider of these systems.
Further information about these cases and the concerns surrounding automated license plate reader systems is available from the source.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
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