The Springfield Police Department is covering and preparing to remove its Flock automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras due to security and control concerns. This decision follows similar issues raised by the Eugene Police Department regarding its Flock system. Springfield officials cited a lack of confidence in the current system’s ability to meet required standards for data security, transparency, and operational control, emphasizing the need to safeguard investigative tools and community trust. The department clarified that this does not signify an abandonment of ALPR technology but a search for alternative systems that meet higher standards, vowing to collaborate with the community and regional partners to find suitable options.