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Ban on Flock Safety License Plate Reader Contracts (26-0314)

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Discussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from renewing any existing agreements and/or entering into any new agreement with Flock Group Inc., operating as Flock Safety, for the provision, operation, or use of Automated License Plate Recognition technology, and to refrain from utilizing future grant awards or City of El Paso funds to contract for similar technology. For clarity, this item does not pertain to user-operated handheld or vehicle-mounted license plate readers for parking enforcement or similar uses.

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The City Council considered a directive telling the City Manager not to renew or enter into agreements with Flock Group Inc., operating as Flock Safety, for Automated License Plate Recognition technology, and not to use future grant awards or City of El Paso funds for similar technology. The directive did not apply to handheld or vehicle-mounted license plate readers used for parking enforcement or similar purposes. The item was amended and carried with 5 Ayes and 3 Nays on March 3, 2026.
2 eventsFirst seen Mar 3, 2026Last activity Mar 3, 2026File #: 26-0314
City Council: Carried: 5 Ayes, 3 Nays — Mar 3, 2026
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Carried: 5 Ayes, 3 Nays

Discussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from renewing any existing agreements and/or entering into any new agreement with Flock Group Inc., operating as Flock Safety, for the provision, operation, or use of Automated License Plate Recognition technology, and to refrain from utilizing future grant awards or City of El Paso funds to contract for similar technology. For clarity, this item does not pertain to user-operated handheld or vehicle-mounted license plate readers for parking enforcement or similar uses.

Vote: 5 for, 3 against

amend the motion to insert language exempting ALPR technology used for collection of tolls, including by the International Bridges Department

Listed as 2nd Motion (amendment to the main motion).

Hearing
Amend

A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Limón, to Amend the item. The motion carried by the following vote: