Fresno Ends License Plate Reader Contract Amid Data Concerns, Plans New Ordinance
Fresno is ending its contract with Flock Safety for license plate readers due to concerns over unauthorized data access and potential misuse by agencies, but paradoxically, its new online transparency page for this data is still hosted on Flock's website.…
Fresno Visalia, CA, November 9, 2026 — Fresno is terminating its contract with Flock Safety for the city’s license plate reader (LPR) program. The decision stems from concerns regarding unauthorized access to data collected by the system and the potential for its misuse by various agencies.
The city is moving away from Flock Safety’s services due to these data privacy and security concerns. An official spokesperson for the city did not immediately provide further details regarding the specific instances of unauthorized access or misuse that prompted this action, nor was the exact timeline for the contract termination provided.
Paradoxically, Fresno’s newly launched online transparency page, intended to provide public access to data related to the license plate readers, is currently hosted on Flock Safety’s own website. This situation highlights the ongoing integration of the technology and data management systems, even as the city seeks to sever its direct contractual relationship with the vendor.
Looking ahead, the City of Fresno plans to transition to a new vendor for its LPR capabilities. In parallel, the city is in the process of introducing a new ordinance specifically designed to govern the use of license plate readers in the future. The details of this forthcoming ordinance and the selection process for a new vendor were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Grant Johnson on abc30.com, see more information here.
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