South Kingstown and North Kingstown Terminate Flock Safety Contracts
What happened
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.
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Why it matters
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.
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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 effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- 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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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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North Kingstown
town in Rhode Island, United States
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South Kingstown
town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States
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