The Sedona City Council unanimously voted to cancel its contract with Flock Safety and remove all 11 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from the city. The decision was a sharp reversal, driven by revelations that Flock had shared data with federal agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection, contrary to prior assurances given to the council. Mayor Scott Jablow, previously the sole supporter of the program, changed his position, citing serious concerns about undisclosed, behind-the-scenes data sharing. The initial installation of the cameras occurred without council approval, a directive that both the city manager and police chief have attributed to the mayor. Council members expressed deep disappointment with Flock, labeling the company as not “honorable” and concluding that the only way to ensure resident data is not abused is to not collect it at all. The council’s move underscores a victory for privacy advocates and local media, which first brought the issue to public attention.