Cedar Rapids Switches Automatic License Plate Reader Provider from Flock Safety to Axon
What happened
Cedar Rapids replaced Flock Safety's surveillance system with Axon on November 10. The switch involves 70 automatic license plate readers throughout the city. During a public informational session, citizens voiced concerns about the city's use of ALPRs and the decision to change providers.
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Why it matters
The change represents a shift in the municipal service contract for Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) in Cedar Rapids. The reports indicate that the city is evaluating this change, which could lead to cost savings for Cedar Rapids.
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Who's involved
- Flock SafetyProvided ALPR services to Cedar Rapids before the switch.
- Cedar RapidsThe city that switched the ALPR provider.
- Tiffany O'DonnellHolds the formal office of Mayor within Cedar Rapids.
- city councilLegislative body that governs Cedar Rapids.
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
Might experience a loss of a major municipal ALPR contract in Cedar Rapids.
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Cedar Rapids
city in and seat of Linn County, Iowa, United States
Related events
- The Conroe City Council has approved funding for the Flock Safety camera contract.
- Sterling Heights City Council extended its contract with Flock Safety on October 21, allowing the system to continue tracking vehicles.
- Michigan communities are currently considering the adoption and use of Flock Safety surveillance technology.
- League City is considering a referendum regarding the use of Flock Safety's camera systems.
- Flock Safety is identified as an American surveillance technology company.