Tempe Pauses Flock License Plate System | Phoenix News

Tempe’s automated license plate reader system, Flock, is on hold after two troubling misuse incidents in neighboring cities sparked public concern — one officer allegedly tracked his wife, another misused the tech during a routine check. While Tempe insists its use remains strictly law enforcement and claims safeguards are in place, it’s now launching a new transparency portal to show how Flock is used — and soon will seek bids for a new vendor, signaling a cautious move forward with the technology. 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/8ccb216b5edc5249