Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Ends Flock Camera Contract Following Public Concerns

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. - The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office has ended its contract with Flock Safety and deactivated automated license plate reader cameras in rural Josephine County following public concerns over the technology.

Sheriff Dave Daniel announced the decision Wednesday, saying the office had contracted for 10 automated license plate reader, or ALPR, cameras. The cameras were intended to help deputies identify and locate stolen vehicles, wanted or missing people associated with specific vehicles and assist with criminal investigations.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the technology had been beneficial in solving crimes and supporting public safety. However, Daniel said concerns surrounding privacy and potential Fourth Amendment implications had grown within the community.

Some of the equipment and technology has also been vandalized in recent months, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

Daniel said other jurisdictions around the country have faced similar concerns involving ALPR systems, including theft or damage to equipment and opposition from residents.

“While the technology has been beneficial in solving crime and overall public safety, it is clear much of Josephine County is not ready or willing to accept the use of ALPR technology,” Daniel said in the release.

Daniel said he asked Josephine County Legal Counsel to send Flock a “contract termination for convenience” letter.

Effective immediately, the Flock cameras used by the Sheriff’s Office are no longer active in rural Josephine County and the contract has ended.

Some of the company’s equipment remains in the field, but the Sheriff’s Office said it is not being used. It is not yet known when Flock will remove the remaining equipment.

“We at the Sheriff’s Office work for the public and we are listening to you,” Daniel said.

The cancellation applies to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office contract announced in Wednesday, August 12, 2026's release.