Monterey County Supervisors End Flock Safety Contract Amidst Ongoing Camera Use
Monterey County supervisors voted to end their contract with Flock Safety, but the automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras will remain in unincorporated areas for about two months while they are removed. Despite the county's decision, cities like Salinas and…
Monterey Salinas, CA, October 8, 2026 —
Monterey County supervisors have voted to terminate their contract with Flock Safety, a company providing automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. However, these cameras are slated to remain in place in the county’s unincorporated areas for approximately two more months to facilitate their eventual removal.
The decision by the county supervisors does not affect the continued use of Flock cameras by other entities within Monterey County. Cities such as Salinas and Monterey, as well as the District Attorney’s Office, maintain their existing contracts and operational use of the ALPR technology.
In response to the county’s move, advocacy groups are shifting their focus. Their efforts are now concentrated on persuading the cities of Salinas and Monterey, and the District Attorney’s Office, to also end their respective contracts with Flock Safety. This represents a new phase in the ongoing debate surrounding the use of ALPR technology in the region.
Concurrently, initiatives are in progress to explore new funding avenues for ALPR camera deployment. Specifically, there are ongoing efforts to secure federal funding designated for the installation of new ALPR cameras in the South Monterey County region. This indicates a continued interest in ALPR technology, albeit with potential changes in providers or funding sources.
Story summarized from the original created by George B. Sanchez-Tello on voicesofmontereybay.org, see more information here.
