Goodyear Police Officer Investigated for Possible Flock Camera Misuse
The department cited technological changes, community concerns and audit findings, including 160 out-of-state or federal/tribal queries, in ending the program.
- On August 11, 2026, the Grass Valley Police Department announced it will indefinitely suspend use of fixed-point Flock ALPR readers within city limits, exercising its ability to cancel the contract with Flock Safety.
- Mounting reports of officer misuse across Arizona triggered the review; Apache Junction Police reported an officer resigned after tracking his wife using Flock, while Goodyear Police Department placed an officer on leave following an audit identifying potential criminal violations.
- New Bedford Police Department also paused its Flock camera network this week pending internal review. Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley acknowledged concerns, stating "if you use a tool like Flock you should be held accountable, regardless of whether you have a badge or you don't."
- Critics argue that unchecked network sharing allows reckless departments to set standards for all agencies, creating security risks. YouTuber Benn Jordan noted concerns regarding transparency, unauthorized data sharing, and limited oversight of Flock systems.
- As surveillance technology evolves, state legislatures and courts are establishing legal frameworks for ALPR usage. Departments now face pressure to implement stricter audit requirements and clear policies to regain community trust in these systems.
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Chandler, AZ Ends Flock License Plate Reader Program After Audit Flags Potential Police Misuse
The City of Chandler, Arizona, is ending its use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers after a routine audit uncovered potential misuse of the system by someone within the Chandler Police Department. The city announced Friday that it will discontinue its use of all 40 fixed-camera automated license plate readers provided by Flock Group Inc. and will no longer pursue renewal of its agreement with the company. The decision came less than…
Wisconsin officers drew guns after Flock alert tied car to Milwaukee killing, then released it
A traffic stop linked to a homicide investigation in Milwaukee is adding to the debate over how much trust should be placed in automated systems after police received a Flock alert and approached the vehicle with guns drawn. They later determined the vehicle was no longer needed in the investigation. What happened? A Flock alert prompted the stop by Brookfield Police on Interstate 94. Officers then approached the vehicle with their weapons drawn…
Grass Valley Police Department indefinitely suspends the use of fixed-point ALPR readers within City limits
The pace at which technology is advancing is outstripping many of our deeply rooted structures of governance, namely the advancements of artificial intelligence and machine learning. These areas of technology expansion are challenging the co-equal legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. This is true at all levels, from local, to state, to the national […] The post Grass Valley Police Department indefinitely suspends the use …
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