Charlotte, NC, October 12, 2026 — Flock Safety cameras, which are predominantly automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), have seen widespread deployment in communities nationwide. However, the implementation of this technology has frequently occurred without the explicit approval of city councils or adequate oversight mechanisms in place.

Reports indicate instances where Flock cameras were installed and funded prior to securing official consent from governing bodies. Allegations suggest that procurement procedures were circumvented through tactics such as strategic purchasing, where acquisitions were kept below established review thresholds, or by utilizing “sole source” justifications. The specific details regarding the companies involved in these procurement bypasses, or the exact dates and locations where these practices took place, were not provided in the summary.

These alleged procurement shortcuts and lack of transparency have sparked significant concerns among residents and officials regarding privacy rights and potential constitutional implications. The deployment of ALPR technology raises questions about data collection, retention, and usage.

In response to these issues, a number of municipalities are reportedly re-evaluating their contracts with Flock Safety. Some communities have taken steps to reconsider their arrangements or have proceeded to cancel existing agreements altogether.

The contractor’s name, Flock Safety, is identified, but further details regarding specific municipal contracts, financial figures related to camera installations or fines, or the precise nature of the alleged constitutional rights infringements were not detailed in the available summary. The summary does not mention any specific code violations, permit statuses, or inspection outcomes related to these camera deployments.


Story summarized from the original created by Emily Featherston, Brendan Keefe on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.

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