Ferndale, MI is considering a contract with Axon for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras, following community concerns that led to the discontinuation of Flock Safety cameras. The proposed five-year agreement, costing over $110,000, would install nine Axon cameras and includes equipment refreshes. Police Chief Dennis Emmi champions the technology, citing its success in solving serious crimes, while acknowledging past vendor issues. Community pushback against Flock highlighted data sharing fears, potential for immigration enforcement, and concerns about targeting minority populations with specific camera placements. Axon’s system is described as “one to one” data sharing, lacking a national lookup feature, potentially addressing some privacy worries.