Flagstaff, Arizona, has unanimously voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety, ending the city’s use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. The decision, made despite the Flagstaff Police Department’s efforts to mitigate privacy concerns by reducing data retention and restricting access, prioritizes public apprehension over potential public safety benefits. Lingering questions about the company Flock Safety and broader concerns about mass surveillance fueled the council’s unanimous vote to deactivate and remove the 32 ALPR cameras. This move mirrors similar privacy-related concerns raised by residents and privacy advocates in Tempe regarding the extensive data collection capabilities of Flock Safety’s AI systems.