Alameda County expands Flock camera surveillance contract
San Francisco Chronicle · Jul 18, 2026 · CA
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National context
Recent public reporting about Flock Safety and license-plate-reader programs.
San Francisco Chronicle · Jul 18, 2026 · CA
Axios Columbus · Jul 16, 2026 · OH
Houston Chronicle · Jul 15, 2026 · TX
Midland Reporter-Telegram · Jul 15, 2026 · TX
Axios Cleveland · Jul 15, 2026 · OH
ABC7 Los Angeles · Jul 15, 2026 · CA
Legal context
Curated public records and reporting on documented disputes involving Flock or ALPR systems.
Detroit, MI
Detroit, Michigan agreed to a $35,000 settlement after an automated license-plate-reader error contributed to a wrongful stop allegation.
Publicly reported cost: $35,000
Known Settlement
Aurora, CO
Aurora, Colorado agreed to a $1.9 million settlement after police held a Black family at gunpoint following a stolen-vehicle data mix-up.
Publicly reported cost: $1,900,000
Known Settlement
Everett, WA
Everett, Washington approved a $25,000 settlement in litigation over access to Flock Safety camera footage.
Publicly reported cost: $25,000
Known Settlement
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