Fort Collins Terminates Contracts with Surveillance Technology Provider Flock

Fort Collins canceled its contracts with Flock, a surveillance technology provider on September 25, 2026. The technology, which involves automatic license plate readers, has been central to a nationwide debate regarding privacy and law enforcement tools in Colorado. This move follows a trend among governments in Colorado to cancel contracts and review policies regarding ALPR devices.

The termination contributes to a broader discussion about the deployment of surveillance technology in municipal, county, and state governments. While supporters argue the technology aids in crime prevention and resource conservation, detractors maintain it raises fundamental privacy concerns regarding its use.