Boulder keeps 30 Flock license-plate readers running during review
The city has paused its search for a vendor while it discusses the program’s future, with greater clarity expected in spring 2027.
Boulder will keep its 30 Flock license-plate reader cameras operating while it pauses its search for a vendor and reviews the program’s future. A city staff member said at the Sept. 23 Human Relations Commission meeting that the contract runs through May 2027.
The city paused its vendor-selection process to allow broader policy discussion and community engagement. Boulder had planned to select a vendor by Sept. 15, 2026, but now expects the discussion to extend into spring 2027, when it anticipates greater clarity about the program’s future. The city has not set a date for deciding whether to renew with Flock, choose another provider or end the program.
During the pause, the city said it would continue operating under its existing Flock contract and reduce data storage from 28 days to 14 days, while consulting the district attorney about whether it could be shortened further.
In March, the city described its temporary contract extension as including a 30-day opt-out without the previous financial penalties, updated privacy and security requirements, and monthly meetings to review data and performance. The city said attorneys were still drafting the specific provisions.