Tempe ends contract with Flock, a camera company, after backlash from community members.
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The City of Tempe stopped all data sharing from its Flock Automated License Plate Readers. This was in response to privacy concerns expressed by the community and the recent misuse of the system by two local law enforcement agencies.
“While we had previously restricted data sharing to Arizona law enforcement agencies only, this additional step will further safeguard Tempe’s data and ensure we maintain appropriate control over access,” said Tempe Police Chief Ken McCoy.
The Tempe Police Department will remain cooperative with other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Agencies that need information may request it through the appropriate process.
An Automated License Plate Reader is a law enforcement tool that uses cameras to scan vehicle license plates and compare them to law enforcement databases. ALPRs can instantly notify officers when a car is stolen, associated with a missing person, or a crime in progress.
Tempe Police say that these tools can help solve crimes and recover property. More importantly, this tool can keep both our community members and police officers safer by alerting officers to potential danger.
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