Denver, CO — Denver ends Flock Safety ALPR contract and replaces vendor amid data-sharing concerns
Denver, CO · Denver ends Flock Safety ALPR contract and replaces vendor amid data-sharing concerns
After Denver ended its Flock contract over privacy and federal data-sharing concerns, the City Council voted on March 31, 2026 to approve a smaller replacement ALPR contract with Axon, with several members demanding an ALPR-regulating ordinance first.
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After Denver ended its Flock contract over privacy and federal data-sharing concerns, the City Council voted on March 31, 2026 to approve a smaller replacement ALPR contract with Axon, with several members demanding an ALPR-regulating ordinance first.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Denver, CO
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Denver, CO |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Expired |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Citation | Denver ends Flock Safety ALPR contract and replaces vendor amid data-sharing concerns |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · automated decision-making |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Denver City Council approves Axon license plate reader contract by single vote, Flock cameras taken down | 9news.com ↗ |
More AI rules in Denver, CO
- Denver Data Center Moratorium · In effect
- Denver Public Schools AI Handbook · In effect
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