# Monterey County Rejects Flock Camera Contract

Monterey County Board of Supervisors declined to approve a proposed **10-year, $1.7 million** contract with Flock Group Inc. for license plate camera services intended to expand surveillance capabilities for the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. This decision follows public concerns regarding the deployment of Flock's camera technology and halts the planned enhancement of automated license plate recognition systems in the county.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the impact of public opinion and community engagement on surveillance technology contracts, which can influence approval and implementation timelines.
- The rejection signals potential challenges for vendors specializing in automated license plate recognition and surveillance systems when pursuing contracts in jurisdictions sensitive to privacy and civil liberties.
- Agencies planning similar procurements may need to incorporate more extensive stakeholder outreach and transparency measures to mitigate opposition.
- Contractors should evaluate opportunities in other regions while considering the evolving regulatory and public acceptance landscape for surveillance technologies.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- Monterey County Board of Supervisors
- Monterey County Sheriff's Office

### Vendors
- Flock Group Inc. (prospective prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Monterey County rejects Flock camera contract over concerns](https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/local/2026/09/23/monterey-county-rejects-flock-camera-contract-over-concerns/91898603007) - Salinas Californian