# Arvada Declines Flock Safety Renewal

Arvada Police Department plans not to renew its automated license plate reader camera contract with Flock Safety and has asked the city manager to remove approximately $24,000 from the 2027 city budget. The decision follows resident privacy concerns. A city budget hearing is expected October 20, and APD could reconsider the contract in 2027 if state-level safeguards are adopted.

- The proposed funding removal puts the renewal at risk; public-safety technology contractors should account for local budget approval and community privacy concerns in similar procurements.
- Any return of the program is contingent on state-level safeguards, making Colorado legislative action a relevant factor in the potential 2027 market outlook.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Published:** October 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- Arvada Police Department (APD)
- City of Arvada
- Colorado State Legislature

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (incumbent)

### Key Quotes
> This decision reflects the importance of listening to our community, acknowledging legitimate concerns, and ensuring that the use of public safety technology aligns with community expectations.
> — Ed Brady, Police Chief

### Sources
- [Arvada Police will not renew contract with Flock Safety 
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