Cases
Documented lawsuits, settlements, wrongful stops, privacy challenges, and other disputes involving Flock Safety or automated license-plate-reader systems.
Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Detroit, MI · Flock involvement: not established
Detroit, Michigan agreed to a $35,000 settlement after an automated license-plate-reader error contributed to a wrongful stop allegation.
Aurora, CO · Flock involvement: not established
Aurora, Colorado agreed to a $1.9 million settlement after police held a Black family at gunpoint following a stolen-vehicle data mix-up.
Everett, WA · Flock involvement: confirmed
Everett, Washington approved a $25,000 settlement in litigation over access to Flock Safety camera footage.
Los Angeles, CA · Flock involvement: confirmed
Reports describe litigation and LAPD's pause of Flock ALPR use amid privacy concerns.
Norfolk, VA · Flock involvement: confirmed
Federal litigation challenges Norfolk's warrantless use of Flock ALPR cameras.
United States · Flock involvement: confirmed
Class action alleges parking-lot Flock cameras transmitted driver data to law enforcement.
California, CA · Flock involvement: confirmed
Class action alleges Flock ALPR data sharing violated California privacy limits.
Pasadena, TX · Flock involvement: confirmed
Officer resigned during an investigation into alleged misuse of Flock camera data.
This database summarizes publicly reported litigation, settlements, judgments, and disputes. Amounts may exclude legal fees, insurance costs, deductibles, internal staff time, or confidential terms. Allegations in pending cases have not necessarily been proven in court.