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Opponents and privacy advocates react after LAPD ends its contract with Flock Safety camera network<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-07-15 14:22:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) — <\/span>The Los Angeles Police Department ended its contract with Flock Safety and its network of surveillance cameras, and more reactions are pouring in.<\/p>\n

For the past several years, the LAPD used Flock cameras as what it described as a crime-fighting tool. The contract ended – at least for now – as the department reviews concerns about how data collected by the system is stored.<\/p>\n

The cameras, mounted on poles throughout L.A., are owned by Flock Safety. The LAPD does not own the cameras but had a contract allowing the department to access the system.<\/p>\n

The devices capture images of vehicles, including their make, model, color and license plates. The stored data is retained for between seven and 30 days before being deleted.<\/p>\n

The LAPD acknowledged there are data privacy issues related to the technology but left open the possibility of reentering negotiations with the company.<\/p>\n

During a Police Commission meeting, opponents of the program criticized the cameras and raised concerns about how the technology could be used.<\/p>\n

“What happens to Flock Safety being a road map for mass deportation?” said Hamid Khan with the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition during a press conference on Tuesday. “What happens to Flock Safety that has become a tool, a weapon at the hands of cops, when not a single day goes by where we don’t find out that they’re stalking their exes, their romantic partners, their ex wives, their estranged wives, even their extended relationships as well.”<\/p>\n

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said the department remains focused on privacy protections as it evaluates new technologies.<\/p>\n

“As we evaluate emerging technologies. the department will continue to assist on strong privacy protections clear accountability and responsible data stewardship,” McDonnell said.<\/p>\n

Responding to criticism, the LAPD said it did not use Flock cameras to assist federal immigration efforts.<\/p>\n

Flock Safety said it supports strong privacy protections and oversight and is continuing discussions with the LAPD to…<\/p>\n

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