Dozens of communities are canceling contracts with Flock Safety over privacy concerns related to its automated license plate readers (ALPRs). Residents are unsettled by the ubiquitous nature of these cameras and the potential for misuse, citing instances of ALPR data being used to investigate abortion travelers and stalk women. Flock has announced changes like reduced data retention, but critics deem them insufficient. Competitors like Axon are actively seeking to replace Flock, touting their own privacy controls. However, privacy experts warn that switching vendors does not eliminate the inherent risks of mass surveillance, as the underlying technology and its potential for abuse remain.