Aug 2026 · Contract canceled
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara’s Flock contract expired August 23, 2026 after staff opted not to renew. The city had 12 cameras. On August 25 council delayed a Verkada replacement and ordered an ALPR policy review. Coverage said the city currently has no ALPRs operating. County sheriff Flock cameras are a separate contract.
Public backlashPrivacy / federal data-sharing fearsStaff non-renewal
Sources
- Original reporting: nypost.com
- Listed in the DeFlock The USA cancellation tracker
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