San Diego committee votes to end Flock ALPR contract

The San Diego City Council’s Budget and Government Efficiency Committee voted unanimously to end the city’s contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader technology. The decision moves to the full City Council for confirmation. Councilman Stephen Whitburn reversed his prior support, citing fears in immigrant communities. Mayor Todd Gloria said he would likely veto the termination, requiring a six-vote supermajority to override. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit alleging the city’s network of at least 500 ALPR cameras violates the California Constitution’s privacy protections. The contract is valued at $2 million.