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Wythe County, Virginia, Ends Its Flock Safety Camera Program

Event: September 1, 2026 · First reported: September 2, 2026 · 21 sources

Wythe County, Virginia, has ended its use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras, according to a report published September 1, 2026. The available report provides only the fact of the program's termination; the reasons cited by county officials, the number of cameras involved, and the length of the program are not stated. It is also unclear whether the decision reflects a contract expiration, a budget choice, or a policy vote.

Why this matters

Decisions by local governments to discontinue ALPR contracts add to a record other communities can consult when weighing surveillance costs, oversight requirements, and renewal terms.

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Updated September 9, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.