Oklahoma City Votes to Renew License Plate Scanner Contract | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma City’s council just voted to renew its contract with Flock Safety — the company behind controversial automated license plate readers — despite fierce public backlash over privacy, misuse, and Fourth Amendment concerns. The 5-3 vote came after two postponements and last-minute changes, sparking boos and shouts in the chamber. Activists warn this decision shows elected officials aren’t listening to residents, who may now push back by voting out supporters of the renewal. The debate over tech-enabled safety versus civil liberties is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2d173c2911f01747