Harrisonburg, VA City Council Pledge to End Flock Safety Contract (Proposed 2026)
Harrisonburg, VA · Harrisonburg, VA City Council pledge to end Flock Safety contract; formal vote scheduled July 28, 2026
Harrisonburg, Virginia City Council members, including Mayor Deanna Reed, have pledged to end the city's contract with Flock Safety, whose license plate reader cameras operate in the city. The contract expires in late July 2026, and the council scheduled a formal vote for July 28, 2026. If the council follows through, Harrisonburg joins the 2026 wave of cities dropping Flock. Indexed as proposed until the formal vote occurs.
Technical detail
Harrisonburg (VA, independent city) council pledge to terminate/not renew the Flock Safety ALPR contract; formal vote scheduled July 28, 2026; existing contract expires late July 2026. Mayor Deanna Reed among those supporting removal. Status 'proposed' pending the July 28 vote; review_by set to the vote date.
Who is protected: Harrisonburg, VA residents and drivers (if the termination vote succeeds, Flock ALPR surveillance ends in the city)
Who must comply: City of Harrisonburg and Harrisonburg Police Department (upon termination); Flock Safety (vendor)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Harrisonburg, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Proposed or pending |
| Citation | Harrisonburg, VA City Council pledge to end Flock Safety contract; formal vote scheduled July 28, 2026 |
| Enforced by | Harrisonburg City Council (contract authority) |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-19 |
| Official source | Harrisonburg City Council pledges removal of Flock cameras, end of contract in late July — WHSV ↗ |
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