# Haverhill Reconsiders License Plate Reader Procurement

Haverhill, Massachusetts, is working to cancel its current contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader cameras while the City Council drafts a surveillance ordinance governing their use. The proposed ordinance would establish rules for surveillance technology and require public input before future contracts; a council vote is expected in the coming weeks. For procurement teams and prospective suppliers, the outcome could shape whether the city continues buying this technology and what public-review and data-safeguard provisions future procurements may include.

- The current Flock Safety contract is under review and cancellation efforts are underway; the signal provides no contract value or cancellation date.
- The proposed ordinance is not yet adopted. Companies pursuing future Haverhill surveillance-technology work should account for the possibility of public input and new use rules in the procurement process.
- Data protection and public-safety considerations are both part of the local debate, making cloud safeguards and clearly defined operational policies relevant to future proposals.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Haverhill
- Haverhill City Council
- Haverhill Police

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (incumbent)

### Key Quotes
> I just don't believe license plate readers at this point that are cloud based have the safeguards in place to keep our data safe.
> — Devan Ferreira, Haverhill City Councilor

> Let's discuss it, let's come up with solutions, let's come up with guardrails, but let's keep it.
> — Meaghan Paré, Deputy Chief, Haverhill Police

> I think this technology is too important to just walk away from.
> — Melinda Barrett, Mayor of Haverhill

### Sources
- [Haverhill debates future of license plate reader cameras amid privacy, public safety concerns](https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/haverhill-debates-future-license-plate-022800999.html) - Yahoo