Surprise Cuts Ties with Flock Safety | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Surprise, Arizona, is shutting down its Flock Safety license plate reader program after a police officer was placed on administrative leave for suspected misuse — just days after the city canceled its contract and demanded equipment removal. Despite claiming the tech helped solve crimes over two years, mounting concerns about privacy violations and officer abuse across cities like Chandler and Tempe are forcing communities to question whether the benefits outweigh the risks. With national scrutiny growing, this move signals a turning point in how law enforcement surveillance is being held…