Chandler officials shut off 40 Flock ALPR cameras, will not renew contract, citing possible misuse

Event: August 8, 2026 · First reported: August 8, 2026 · 4 sources

City officials in Chandler announced on Friday that they are ending the use of 40 fixed automated license plate reader cameras supplied by Flock Group Inc., and that the service contract will not be renewed. The announcement followed concerns about possible misuse of the camera system. The report does not describe who allegedly misused the system, what the suspected misuse involved, or whether any investigation has reached findings.

Why this matters

A city discontinuing an existing 40-camera ALPR network mid-contract, rather than adjusting policy, gives other jurisdictions a reference point for how audit or misuse concerns can affect surveillance procurement decisions.

Key facts

City officials announced the decision on a Friday; the report was updated Aug. 8, 2026.
The deployment consisted of 40 fixed-camera ALPRs provided by Flock Group Inc.
Officials said the service will not be renewed.
The nature of the suspected misuse, and whether any formal investigation or findings exist, was not detailed in the report.

Sources

This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.

Chandler turns off Flock cameras after possible misuse (FOX Carolina News, August 8, 2026)
Chandler turns off Flock cameras after possible misuse (WSMV, August 8, 2026)
Chandler turns off Flock cameras after possible misuse (WOWT, August 8, 2026)
Chandler turns off Flock cameras after possible misuse (fox10tv.com, August 8, 2026)

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