Massachusetts

Oct 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Norwell, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Norwell joined other Massachusetts towns in canceling its Flock camera contract.

Sep 2026 · PAUSED

Boylston, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Boston 25 reported September 11, 2026 that Boylston Police, with the Select Board and town administrator, suspended Flock use and plans to terminate the agreement. Officials said the department has already stopped using the system and scheduled a public discussion for September 28. Distinct from the early-September Abi

Sep 2026 · CAMERAS REMOVED

Barnstable, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Barnstable voted to remove Flock cameras despite police objections.

Sep 2026 · PAUSED

North Attleboro, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: North Attleboro paused new Flock camera installations amid privacy concerns.

Sep 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Methuen, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Methuen canceled its contract with Flock Safety.

Sep 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Tewksbury, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Tewksbury Police ended their contract with Flock Safety cameras.

Aug 2026 · PAUSED

New Bedford, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: New Bedford paused use of Flock cameras and placed an officer on administrative leave.

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Stow, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Stow Police Chief Michael Sallese announced August 18, 2026 that the department ended its Flock relationship. The Boston Globe and boston.com reported the last remaining Flock camera was removed in early August; two other ALPRs came down earlier in 2026 after an effectiveness review. The department said it will evaluat

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Hopkinton, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: The Town of Hopkinton announced August 20, 2026 that it terminated its Flock Safety contract immediately after a legal review found statutory deficiencies that make the agreement unlawful under Massachusetts law. Town Manager Elaine Lazarus said municipal contracts must comply with procurement law. The town asked Flock

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

East Bridgewater, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: East Bridgewater Police Chief Michael Jenkins announced Friday, August 22, 2026 that the department will end its Flock contract and remove the one camera installed in town. Four cameras had been planned; the system was not fully operational. An August 10 public forum drew resident opposition. Boston.com reported the an

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Grafton, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Grafton Police Chief Neil Minardi announced Friday, August 22, 2026 that Grafton will discontinue Flock cameras, citing resident concerns and vandalism and theft involving the devices. Boston.com reported the announcement August 23 alongside East Bridgewater.

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Auburn, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Auburn, Massachusetts, Police said it severed its Flock relationship due to a contractual defect and deactivated all cameras in town (Aug. 25, 2026 coverage). Distinct from Auburn, New York (CAN-2026-118).

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Douglas, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Douglas, Massachusetts, Police announced immediate deactivation of all Flock cameras, citing a divisive atmosphere despite investigative use. Coverage also noted an alleged vehicle striking a Flock camera.

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Bellingham, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Bellingham, Massachusetts, Police Chief Kenneth Fitzgerald said the department will not renew Flock after the contract expires Sept. 4, 2026, citing pricing and transparency. Coverage also noted FreeForm search concerns.

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Abington, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Abington, Massachusetts, Police Chief John Bonney announced the department will end its Flock agreement and have the cameras removed, citing community concern. Boston.com and WCVB reported the announcement with Ayer, Groton, and Southbridge. Distinct from Abington Township, Pennsylvania (CAN-2026-112).

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Ayer, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Ayer Select Board voted unanimously August 31, 2026, to immediately disable and remove Flock cameras and terminate the town contract. Police said they contacted Flock to start decommissioning.

Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Groton, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Groton Town Manager Mark Haddad and Police Chief Michael Luth announced August 31, 2026, that the town will terminate its current Flock contract immediately. A Police Camera Working Group will bring a permanent recommendation to the Spring 2027 Town Meeting. That later vote could still recommend some form of ALPR.

Aug 2026 · PAUSED

Southbridge, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Southbridge Police announced August 31, 2026, that it was suspending use of Flock cameras installed earlier in 2026. The department said officers had not used them for investigative or enforcement purposes and that it wanted public discussion of safeguards, retention, access, and oversight. Pause, not a confirmed termi

Jul 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Salem, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Salem, MA chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Data ownership / local-control concerns; Seeking replacement vendor.

Jul 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Littleton, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Littleton, MA terminated its Flock Safety contract covering 6 cameras. Cited reasons: Vendor trust failure; Unauthorized reactivation without notice; Privacy review.

Jun 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Framingham, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Framingham, MA chose not to renew its Flock Safety contract. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Resident advocacy; Data sharing / oversight concerns.

Dec 2025 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Cambridge, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Cambridge ended its contract with Flock Safety following a "breach of trust" in which Flock installed new cameras without the city's knowledge following a temporary suspension by the city.

Jan 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Natick, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: The town of Natick canceled their Flock Safety pilot over transparency, data ownership, and mass surveillance risks, leading to cameras being slated for removal.

Jan 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED

Watertown, MA. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Watertown, MA canceled its contract with Flock Safety before any cameras were installed, following questions from the public about privacy and data sharing.