# Monroe City Council Removes License Plate Cameras

The Monroe City Council in Butler County, Ohio, voted unanimously in September 2026 to terminate its contract with Flock Safety and remove 24 license plate reader cameras amid community privacy concerns. The ordinance took immediate effect, requiring the vendor to promptly deactivate the cameras and eventually remove the physical equipment. This decision reflects a growing tension between public safety technology deployment and privacy considerations at the municipal level.

- Procurement professionals should note the potential for contract terminations driven by community privacy opposition, impacting vendor relationships and technology deployments.
- Vendors offering surveillance or public safety technologies may face increased scrutiny and should prepare to address privacy concerns proactively.
- Municipalities considering similar technologies must balance safety benefits with public acceptance to avoid abrupt contract cancellations.
- This case highlights the importance of stakeholder engagement and transparent communication in procurement planning for surveillance systems.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Monroe City Council

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (contractor)

### Key Quotes
> As a veteran, I want the America I defended for and grew up in to come back, please. A country where the Fourth Amendment actually means something and where the citizens are trusted rather than constantly being monitored.
> — Unnamed Veteran Resident

> I have a 14-year-old daughter if she gets kidnapped, I want the police to have every tool in their toolbox to handle that. And if simply wanting more privacy is your argument, I don’t think that trumps safety at all.
> — Unnamed Resident in Favor of Cameras

### Sources
- [Butler County city votes to remove 24 Flock license plate cameras](https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2026/09/23/monroe-ohio-votes-to-remove-flock-license-plate-reader-cameras/91901249007) - Cincinnati Enquirer