Fullerton CA 6-month Flock ALPR suspension (Oct. 6, 2026)
Fullerton, CA — City Council Votes 3-1 to Suspend Flock Safety ALPR Cameras for Six Months
Fullerton, CA · Fullerton City Council action of Oct. 6, 2026 (six-month suspension of Flock ALPR system)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- October 6, 2026
- Applies to
- Fullerton Police Department
- Enforced by
- Fullerton City Council
Fullerton's City Council voted 3-1 on October 6, 2026 to switch off the city's Flock Safety license plate reader cameras for six months. During the pause the city will compare how police investigations fare with and without the cameras, hold a public town hall, and review audit and communication protocols with Flock. Cameras can be turned back on immediately in a contract dispute or a severe public-safety emergency. The city remains paying for the Flock contract, which runs through 2028.
Who is protected: Drivers and residents in Fullerton
Legal detail
Six-month suspension of the Fullerton PD ALPR (Flock Safety) system approved 3-1 on Oct. 6, 2026 (Valencia no; Jung absent; Valencia proposed two months instead). Amendment permits immediate resumption during contract disputes or severe public-safety emergencies. Contract financially binding through 2028. Cal State Fullerton's separate 46-camera ALPR network (moving to Axon) is unaffected. Purpose: collect comparative data on investigation completion; town hall; review of Flock audit/communication protocols. Expiry approximated as six months from the vote; council will decide whether to resume or end.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Fullerton, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | October 6, 2026 |
| Citation | Fullerton City Council action of Oct. 6, 2026 (six-month suspension of Flock ALPR system) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI · government use of AI |
| News report | Fullerton City Council approves six-month suspension of Flock Safety cameras — Daily Titan |
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