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LAPD ending deal with company operating license plate-reading cameras
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is ending its agreement with Flock Safety, a company that operates surveillance cameras capturing vehicle and license plate images across the city, with the contract expiring Saturday.
- The cameras have been used to help track suspects in crimes but have faced mixed reactions, with some residents supporting the technology and others expressing concerns over privacy rights.
- LAPD officials cited serious concerns about civil liberties, privacy, and data security as the primary reasons for not renewing the contract at this time.
- The department does not own the cameras, many of which are owned by private organizations or homeowners' associations that grant police access, and it is unclear if the cameras will continue recording after the contract ends.
- LAPD is continuing discussions with Flock Safety to revise the agreement with stronger privacy and data storage protections before considering a new contract.
