Arlington County to Remove Flock Cameras, End Contract
Arlington County is removing Flock cameras and ending its contract with the company within two weeks.
Washington, DC, September 16, 2026 —
Arlington County officials have announced that Flock cameras will be removed from the county and the existing contract with the company will be terminated. The process is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
The specific reasons or motivations behind the county’s decision to end its contract with Flock and remove the surveillance cameras were not immediately available or detailed in the information provided. The timeline indicates a swift resolution to the county’s engagement with the camera vendor.
Flock provides automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, which are often used by law enforcement agencies to monitor vehicle movements. The technology captures images of vehicles and their license plates, which can then be stored and searched.
The decision to discontinue the service and remove the equipment suggests a shift in the county’s approach to surveillance technology or a review of its current contracts. Further details regarding the implications of this contract termination, such as the disposal or repurposing of the removed equipment, have not been disclosed.
The timeframe of ‘within two weeks’ points to an expedited process for disentangling the county’s operations from the Flock camera system. Information regarding any contractual obligations, potential penalties for early termination, or alternative systems being considered has not been made public.
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