# Scottsdale Plans ALPR Vendor Transition

Scottsdale plans not to renew its Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) contract when it expires on June 30, 2027, and is considering a transition to another provider. The City Council directed staff to develop ALPR rules and stronger oversight measures, with a draft ordinance expected on the December 1, 2026 agenda. No replacement solicitation has been reported; any future evaluation or procurement will be shaped by the city’s stated priorities for privacy, data ownership, security, access controls, and continuity during transition.

- The incumbent contract expires June 30, 2027; vendors should distinguish the city’s stated nonrenewal plan from a formal solicitation, which has not been announced.
- Companies offering ALPR services can prepare to address the city’s identified priorities, including data disposition and transition continuity, in a potential future evaluation.
- The draft ordinance is expected December 1, 2026. Its proposed oversight rules could affect future system requirements and procurement terms.
- The city is reviewing termination terms, costs, data disposition, and transition options for the existing Flock Safety arrangement.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Scottsdale
- Scottsdale City Council

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (incumbent)

### Key Quotes
> This ordinance is our opportunity to put strict protections into law, increase transparency and ensure Scottsdale has some of the strongest accountability standards in Arizona.
> — Lisa Borowsky, Mayor of Scottsdale

### Sources
- [Scottsdale preparing to cut ties with Flock Safety as it develops new ALPR regulations - KTAR.com](https://ktar.com/arizona-news/scottsdale-preparing-to-cut-ties-with-flock-safety-as-it-develops-new-alpr-regulations) - KTAR News 92.3 FM