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Lynnwood Council Ends Flock Safety Contract Over Privacy Issues

2/26/2026

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The Lynnwood City Council unanimously voted on February 24, 2026, to terminate its contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns.
The University of Washington report showed that out-of-state agencies accessed Lynnwood's automated license plate reader network for immigration enforcement.
The system logged 100,000 searches, 16 of which related to immigration.
The city attorney will discuss removing the cameras with police and Flock representatives.
Alternatives may be considered in the future.

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The Lynnwood City Council unanimously voted on February 24, 2026, to terminate its contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns.
The University of Washington report showed that out-of-state agencies accessed Lynnwood's automated license plate reader network for immigration enforcement.
The system logged 100,000 searches, 16 of which related to immigration.
The city attorney will discuss removing the cameras with police and Flock representatives.
Alternatives may be considered in the future.