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Want to weigh in on LAPD's use of license plate readers? Here's how
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Julia Barajas , LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 23, 2026
· 3 min read
Communities across the country are terminating ties with automated license plate reader companies. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) The Los Angeles Police Department recently suspended its contract with Flock Safety , a surveillance company whose use of AI-powered automated license plate readers ...
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Key takeaway How you can have a say For Angelenos who want to weigh in on the move, the LAPD’s Office of the Inspector General will hold a public meeting on July 30.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Police Department's decision to renegotiate its contract with Flock Safety comes at a time when several cities in the Greater Los Angeles area are reevaluating their relationships with the company. South Pasadena and South Gate have already terminated their contracts, citing data privacy concerns. The Oxnard Police Department has also cut ties with Flock. As the LAPD's Office of the Inspector General prepares to hold a public meeting on July 30, Angelenos will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the use of automated license plate readers. The meeting will provide a platform for residents to express their concerns about data misuse and abuse, which have been heightened by reports of local law enforcement agencies sharing license plate reader data with federal immigration agents. The outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for the city, and community input will play a crucial role in shaping the terms of the new contract.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Communities across the country are terminating ties with automated license plate reader companies. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) The Los Angeles Police Department recently suspended its contract with Flock Safety , a surveillance company whose use of AI-powered automated license plate readers ...
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