The Redmond Police Department (RPD) suspended its Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) system following a city council recommendation driven by public concern over data sharing with federal immigration enforcement. While RPD officials insist no local data was ever shared with agencies like ICE and that its contract with Flock forbids it, the move reflects a broader statewide debate. Scrutiny intensified after a University of Washington report revealed other Washington police departments had shared ALPR data with U.S. Border Patrol, potentially violating state law. The suspension is temporary, pending a full review by the Redmond City Council of the program’s governance, data policies, and community oversight. In the interim, the department will rely on traditional investigative methods, balancing public safety against privacy and civil liberties.