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Arlington and Fairfax Counties Pause or End Flock Surveillance Contracts

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 10
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What happened

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Arlington County chose not to renew its contract with Flock Safety and has stopped using its automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Flock cameras in Arlington County are currently shut off, with some slated for removal. Separately, Fairfax County paused the expansion of its existing Flock program while conducting a review.

From nbcwashington.com

Why it matters

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The counties maintain operational interdependence regarding shared infrastructure and law enforcement. The decision by Arlington County to discontinue the contract and the pause by Fairfax County could materially reduce Flock Safety's revenue and competitive position.

From nbcwashington.com

Who's involved

  • Fairfax CountyPaused expansion of its existing Flock program pending a review.
  • Arlington CountyChose not to renew its contract with Flock Safety and stopped using ALPRs.
  • Flock SafetySurveillance technology vendor whose contracts were paused or discontinued.
  • Arlington County BoardLegislative body that chose not to renew the contract with Flock Safety.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    Might see reduced revenue and competitive position due to contract loss or pause.

  • Arlington CountySpeculative

    Could face changes in the supply of core surveillance technology vendors.

How it developed

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  1. Localities are ending, stopping, or reviewing contracts with Flock Safety, while the General Assembly considers technology.1 source
  2. Counties are reviewing data access and discontinuing Flock surveillance contracts.1 source

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