Sep 2026 · Paused
Wytheville, VA
Wytheville Police Chief Joel Hash said in a news release around September 2, 2026 that the town is suspending its Flock system. He said plate readers had helped identify stolen vehicles and resolve cases but that public trust and constitutional accountability come first, citing nationwide concerns and neighboring agencies pausing or ending Flock contracts.
Public trustNationwide Flock concernsNeighboring agency exits
Sources
- Original reporting: cardinalnews.org
- Listed in the DeFlock The USA cancellation tracker
Summary text comes from the tracker's entry. Outcome labels are explained in our methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
Local file: Wytheville, VA cameras and records
Want this in your town?
Start with a records request →More in VA
- Richmond, VA (Not renewed, Oct 2026)
- Nelson County, VA (Contract canceled, Oct 2026)
- Henrico County, VA (Contract canceled, Oct 2026)
- Lynchburg, VA (Contract canceled, Sep 2026)
- Wythe County, VA (Contract canceled, Sep 2026)
- Appomattox County, VA (Contract canceled, Sep 2026)
- Campbell County, VA (Contract canceled, Sep 2026)
- Charlotte County, VA (Paused, Sep 2026)