10/15/2026
Regarding Flock: Barry Graham stated in the Candidate Forum on Monday, that the City is taking steps to "Scrap the program completely". In reality, the Council never even discussed scrapping the program.
Flock still has a contract until the end of 2027. Barry can not tell the truth no matter what the topic.
Here is what the new ordinance will address:
Draft a formal ordinance governing Scottsdale’s use of ALPR technology, including criminal penalties for misuse.
Conduct independent audits, including an initial audit followed by annual reviews by the City Auditor.
Evaluate alternative ALPR vendors and provide options that offer greater city control over data ownership, privacy, security and data sharing.
Review Scottsdale’s contract with Flock Safety and report on termination provisions, costs, data disposition requirements and transition options.
Develop a vendor transition plan to ensure public safety capabilities remain in place if the city changes providers.
Prepare for a future transition from Flock Safety, with city leadership directed not to include funding for the contract in the proposed FY 2027-28 budget.
Explore creating a public technology transparency webpage identifying law enforcement technologies used by the city.
Consider limiting the number of city employees with access to ALPR technology and data.
Prohibit federal access to Scottsdale’s ALPR data, except when required by law, such as through a valid subpoena or warrant.
Require annual training and signed attestations for all authorized users, along with annual policy reviews.
Review the current data retention schedule and pursue a shorter retention period if appropriate.
Return with additional recommendations staff believes would strengthen oversight, transparency and accountability.