Richmond to End Contract with ALPR Provider Flock
The City of Richmond will not renew its contract with Flock, a provider of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology, according to an announcement by Mayor Danny Avula. The current contract is set to expire in July 2027.
Richmond Petersburg, VA, October 10, 2026 — The City of Richmond has announced that it will not renew its contract with Flock, a company that provides automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology. The decision was shared by Mayor Danny Avula in a recent announcement.
The existing contract between the City of Richmond and Flock is scheduled to conclude in July 2027. Following this expiration, the city will cease its use of Flock’s ALPR services.
Automatic license plate readers are systems that use cameras to capture license plate information. This data is often used by law enforcement agencies for various purposes, including identifying vehicles associated with criminal activity or traffic violations. The technology involves capturing images of license plates and converting the alphanumeric characters into digital data.
Details regarding the specific reasons for the city’s decision not to renew the contract were not provided in the announcement. Similarly, information about the original terms of the contract, its duration beyond the expiration date, or any potential alternatives being considered for similar technology were not made public.
Mayor Danny Avula’s statement indicated the non-renewal of the agreement with Flock. The company Flock provides ALPR systems used in various municipalities. The contract’s termination date is set for July 2027, after which the city will no longer utilize their services.
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