Monterey County Supervisors Reject Flock Camera Contract Extension

Monterey Salinas, CA, September 22, 2026 — The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has made a decision regarding the use of Flock cameras within the county, voting to reject a proposed contract extension for the technology. The board’s vote means the current contract, or the opportunity for an extended agreement, will not proceed.

Details surrounding the specific reasons for the rejection were not immediately available, nor were the specifics of the contract extension that was under consideration. The decision signifies a halt to plans that might have involved continued or expanded deployment of Flock camera systems in Monterey County.

Flock cameras are a type of automated license plate reader (ALPR) system often used by law enforcement agencies. These systems capture images of vehicles and their license plates, which can then be compared against hotlists of stolen vehicles or vehicles associated with criminal activity. The technology has been a subject of discussion in various jurisdictions regarding its effectiveness, privacy implications, and cost.

The action by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors indicates a divergence from a potential path of continuing or increasing the use of Flock cameras. The specific timeline for the original contract, the duration of the proposed extension, and the financial implications associated with the contract were not disclosed in the information available. Furthermore, the names of the supervisors who voted on the matter or any specific statements made during the deliberation process were not provided.

The outcome of this decision leaves the operational status and future use of Flock cameras in Monterey County uncertain, pending any further actions or discussions by the board. Without additional information on the rationale behind the rejection, the public implications for public safety initiatives or law enforcement capabilities are not fully detailed. The contractor’s name, aside from the product name ‘Flock’, was not specified.

The board’s decision to reject the contract extension means that Monterey County will not be moving forward with an agreement to continue utilizing Flock cameras under the terms that were presented. What happens next regarding alternative technology or different approaches to vehicle monitoring or law enforcement support has not been specified.

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