Richmond and Henrico Review ALPR Contracts, Ending Flock Safety Use
What happened
Mayor Danny Avula announced that Richmond will not renew its contract with Flock ALPR when it expires. This decision comes after Henrico announced on October 6, 2026, that it was moving away from the company. The city put the contract up for review in September.
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Why it matters
The decisions by Richmond and Henrico to limit or end the use of the Automatic License Plate Reader technology suggests a shift in local government spending and operational reliance on surveillance tools. This follows similar contract limitations in other Virginia localities.
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Who's involved
- RichmondLocal government reviewing and deciding not to renew the ALPR contract.
- HenricoLocality that previously announced its move away from the ALPR technology.
- Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company whose contracts are being reviewed.
- Danny AvulaMayor of Richmond who announced the city's non-renewal of the contract.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Flock SafetySpeculative
Flock Safety could see a reduction in revenue from major contracts in Richmond and Henrico.
- Henrico CountySpeculative
Henrico County could reduce operational costs by discontinuing the Flock ALPR contract.