Documented Incident
Paradise Valley keeps Flock ALPR cameras, cites weekly audits as other Valley cities exit
Event: August 14, 2025 · First reported: August 18, 2026 · 2 sources
The Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona, said it will continue using Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras even as several other Phoenix-area municipalities move to end contracts with the company. Police Chief Freeman Carney said the department performs weekly audits of the system and, as of Aug. 12, had identified no misuse or misconduct. In an Aug. 14 weekly update, Town Manager Andrew Ching acknowledged awareness of ALPR misuse by other agencies but said the Paradise Valley Police Department remains committed to responsible use, transparency, accountability and public trust.
Paradise Valley's decision shows how neighboring jurisdictions can reach opposite conclusions about the same surveillance vendor, and it places the weight of accountability on internal audits whose methods and results are not publicly detailed in the town's statements.
Key facts
- Paradise Valley plans to retain its Flock ALPR cameras while other Valley cities consider ending contracts with the company.
- Police Chief Freeman Carney said weekly audits had found no concerning use or misconduct as of Aug. 12.
- Town Manager Andrew Ching said in an Aug. 14 update that the town is aware of ALPR misuse by other agencies.
- The article does not describe the audit methodology, data-sharing practices, or how audit results are made public.
Sources
This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.
- Paradise Valley automated license plate reader cameras remain in use amid privacy concerns (The Daily Independent At Yourvalley.net, August 18, 2026)
- Paradise Valley automated license plate reader cameras remain in use amid privacy concerns (yourvalley.net, August 17, 2026)
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