North Liberty Council Ends Flock Safety Contract, Deactivating License Plate Readers
The North Liberty City Council has voted to terminate its two-year contract with Flock Safety, leading to the deactivation of the city's automated license plate readers.
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, October 28, 2026 —
The North Liberty City Council has voted to terminate its two-year contract with Flock Safety, a decision that led to the deactivation of the city’s automated license plate readers.
The summary of the decision does not specify when the council voted, how members voted, or when the contract was set to end. It also does not provide the reason for the termination or state whether the council discussed the decision publicly.
The devices are described as automated license plate readers. The information provided does not say how many readers were in use, where they were located, what data they collected, or how the city used that data. It also does not clarify whether any information gathered before deactivation will be retained or deleted.
Flock Safety’s response to the council’s vote was not provided. No details were given about contract terms, costs, or whether the city plans to replace the equipment or pursue another arrangement.
The stated outcome is that the city’s readers have been deactivated following the contract termination. Further details about the vote, the city’s reasons, and the handling of any previously collected data were not included in the available information.
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