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Taos Defunds Flock Safety Surveillance Contract
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The Story
The Taos Town Council voted July 28 to remove $54,000 designated to renew its Flock Safety contract, covering 18 automatic license plate reader cameras installed in 2024. The decision followed resident and privacy-advocate objections over travel-data collection, potential misuse, and limited public consultation. The cameras' shutdown and return schedule is unresolved, while the council has asked police to examine alternative providers.
First Article: 07/31/26
Latest Article: 07/31/26
The Bigger Picture
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States Expand, Cities Cut Flock Cameras
North Carolina converted a statewide license plate reader pilot into a permanent program with authority to expand coverage across state-maintained roads.
Flock Safety Faces Surveillance Pushback
Lawmakers and local officials are challenging Flock Safety license plate reader programs over warrantless tracking, retention, cross-agency access, and possible use beyond serious criminal investigations.
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07-29-2026
The Taos News
Taos Town Council voted July 28 to cancel funding for renewing Flock Safety's automatic license plate reader contract after residents raised privacy and data-sharing concerns.
07-29-2026The Taos News
The Taos Town Council voted July 28 in Taos, New Mexico, to end $54,000 in police funding for Flock Safety license plate cameras amid privacy and data-sharing concerns.
07-28-2026The Taos News
Taos Council voted July 28 in Taos, New Mexico, to reallocate $54,000 and end funding for Flock Safety license plate surveillance cameras over privacy and data misuse concerns.