Flock Automated License Plate Reader Camera Termination
Summary
The city council voted to cancel its contract with Flock and remove its automated license plate reader cameras due to privacy concerns and lack of control over national database searches. Police leadership supported the move, noting they can still effectively police without the system.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Terminating the contract eliminates upcoming annual fees of approximately $30,000.
Residents concerned about data privacy and government surveillance.
Law enforcement investigators losing an automated tracking tool for vehicles.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Hutto City Council votes to permanently discontinue Flock cameras
Hutto City Council votes to permanently discontinue Flock cameras KEYE
Flock cameras: Hutto City Council votes to discontinue Hutto PD's use
Flock cameras: Hutto City Council votes to discontinue Hutto PD's use FOX 7 Austin
Hutto City Council votes to discontinue use of Flock cameras
Hutto City Council votes to discontinue use of Flock cameras KVUE
City Council - Sep 17, 2026
The city council voted to cancel its contract with Flock and remove its automated license plate reader cameras due to privacy concerns and lack of control over national database searches. Police leadership supported the move, noting they can still effectively police without the system.
Mayor of Hutto says city will continue to invest in ALPR technology
Mayor of Hutto says city will continue to invest in ALPR technology KEYE
Hutto doubles down on license plate cameras as other Central Texas cities pull back
Hutto doubles down on license plate cameras as other Central Texas cities pull back WOAI
Public crime statistic dashboard coming to Hutto
Public crime statistic dashboard coming to Hutto KXAN Austin
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