Fresno Visalia, CA, November 11, 2026 —

The city of Fresno is concluding its contract with Flock Safety, a company providing automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. This decision stems from significant concerns regarding unauthorized data searches and broader privacy issues associated with the system.

Fresno officials have stated that the city is now in the process of seeking a new vendor to supply the ALPR technology. However, the move to replace Flock Safety comes amidst ongoing scrutiny from experts and privacy advocates who question the fundamental ability of any such system to adequately address the core challenges of data access, user privacy, and overall effectiveness.

The ALPR technology allows law enforcement to capture and store license plate data from vehicles. Concerns have been raised about how this data is accessed, who has permission to search it, and the implications for individual privacy. The exact nature of the unauthorized data searches that prompted Fresno’s decision was not detailed in the provided information.

As Fresno looks for a new provider, privacy advocates and technology experts continue to voice their reservations. They point out that the challenges related to data privacy and the potential for misuse are inherent to the technology itself, regardless of the vendor. The city’s quest for a new system will likely involve navigating these complex issues and ensuring that any future technology meets stringent privacy and data security standards, while also proving its effectiveness for law enforcement purposes.

The name of the specific vendor Fresno is seeking is not yet publicly available. The timeline for selecting and implementing a new ALPR system has not been announced.



Story summarized from the original created by Julianna Morano / Fresnoland on www.kvpr.org, see more information here.

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