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  1. South Kingstown council demanded the removal of state police cameras, which utilize Flock Safety technology for investigations.

South Kingstown and North Kingstown Terminate Flock Safety Contracts

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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What happened

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South Kingstown and North Kingstown ended their contracts with Flock Safety on September 1, 2026. Flock Safety manufactures license plate recognition systems that use artificial intelligence and are used by law enforcement agencies across the country. The company had previously provided camera technology to South Kingstown for law enforcement investigations, a contract that was subsequently terminated.

From jamestownpress.com

Why it matters

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The company's business relies on these contracts for its technology deployments. The contract terminations mean a loss of business for Flock Safety. The company is currently facing operational and revenue risks due to these losses.

South Kingstown council demanded the removal of state police cameras, which utilize Flock Safety technology for investigations.

From jamestownpress.com

Who's involved

  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company whose contracts were terminated.
  • North KingstownTown that concluded its operational agreement with Flock Safety.
  • South KingstownTown that terminated its contract with Flock Safety.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    Might lose revenue due to contract terminations by municipalities.

  • North KingstownSpeculative

    Could face operational and revenue risks following the precedent set by South Kingstown.

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