LAPD Cuts Ties With Flock Safety Over Surveillance Privacy Issues

WHO:

ABC7 Los Angeles - Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is involved in the decision to end the agreement with Flock Safety.

ABC7 Los Angeles - Dean Gialamas is the LAPD's chief information officer.

WHAT:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The LAPD stated that it is uncertain whether the cameras will continue recording after the agreement with Flock Safety expires.

ABC7 Los Angeles - LAPD does not own the cameras; they are often owned by organizations and homeowners' associations that allow police access.

ABC7 Los Angeles - LAPD is ending its agreement with Flock Safety, a company that operates surveillance cameras.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The agreement with Flock Safety will expire on Saturday.

ABC7 Los Angeles - The cameras capture images of vehicles and license plates on roadways.

NY Post - The LAPD is halting its ties with Flock Safety amid ongoing contract negotiations.

WHERE:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The surveillance cameras are located throughout Los Angeles.

WHEN:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The contract with Flock Safety ends on Saturday.

WHY:

ABC7 Los Angeles - The decision not to renew the agreement was influenced by serious concerns around civil liberties and civil rights issues, particularly regarding privacy and data collection.

ABC7 Los Angeles - LAPD officials stated that the concerns about privacy rights influenced their decision.

HOW:

ABC7 Los Angeles - LAPD is continuing discussions with Flock Safety about revising the agreement to include updated language addressing privacy and data storage.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 06:39 UTC)

The LAPD is currently in discussions with Flock Safety to revise their agreement, focusing on updated language regarding privacy and data storage. However, there is uncertainty about whether the cameras will continue recording once the current agreement expires, as the LAPD does not own the cameras; they are typically owned by organizations and homeowners' associations that permit police access. This situation raises important questions about the future of surveillance and data management in the community.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 05:52 UTC)

The Los Angeles Police Department is ending its agreement with Flock Safety, a company that operates surveillance cameras throughout the city, with the contract set to expire on Saturday. This decision comes amid serious concerns regarding civil liberties and privacy rights, which have influenced LAPD officials as they navigate ongoing contract negotiations. While the current agreement will not be renewed, the LAPD is still in discussions with Flock Safety to potentially revise the contract to better address issues of privacy and data storage.