Denver Considers Replacing Flock License-Plate Cameras

Denver is considering ending its contract with Atlanta-based Flock as the city's 111 license-plate reader cameras' current agreement expires March 31, though Mayor Mike Johnston's office plans to continue using the technology and is soliciting new bids. The cameras were used in more than 1,400 immigration-related national searches between June 2024 and April 2025, prompting council backlash and calls for stricter data-retention and access rules.
Key Points
- 1Deploys 111 cameras at 70 intersections during a 2024 pilot program
- 2Raises privacy concerns after 1,400+ immigration-related national searches using Denver data
- 3Signals procurement and oversight changes; mayor seeks new provider with strict data controls
Scoring Rationale
Local official procurement update with documented privacy concerns; limited novelty but high relevance and credible sourcing.
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