LAPD Terminates Contract With Flock Over License Plate Reader Inaccuracy
The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its contract with Flock, a company providing license plate reader technology, after discovering that one in three alerts for stolen cars were inaccurate.
Los Angeles, CA, July 17, 2026 —
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has officially terminated its contract with Flock, a company that supplied license plate reader technology. This decision follows an internal discovery that a significant portion of the alerts generated by Flock’s system regarding stolen vehicles were inaccurate.
According to information available, the LAPD found that approximately one in every three alerts for stolen cars provided by Flock’s technology was incorrect. The specific reasons or a breakdown of the causes for these inaccuracies were not immediately provided. The contract termination signifies a critical assessment of the reliability and effectiveness of the license plate reader system in aiding law enforcement operations.
Flock’s technology utilizes automated license plate readers (ALPR) to capture images of license plates and compare them against databases of vehicles associated with criminal activity, including stolen cars. The goal of such systems is to provide real-time notifications to law enforcement when a vehicle of interest is detected.
The LAPD’s action highlights the importance of data accuracy and system reliability in the deployment of advanced surveillance technologies. The department has not yet announced plans for a replacement system or further details regarding the implications of this contract termination on ongoing investigations or public safety initiatives that may have relied on Flock’s data.
The financial terms of the terminated contract and any potential penalties or refunds were not disclosed. Flock has not yet issued a public statement regarding the LAPD’s decision.
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