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· Hopkinton, MA

Hopkinton, Massachusetts cancels Flock Safety contract

Hopkinton, Massachusetts cancelled its contract with Flock Safety after a legal review found the agreement violated state law. Town leaders asked the company to deactivate the cameras and remove them by September 30. The Flock cameras are license plate readers that record vehicle details. The Select Board chair said the town acted on the findings and supports a transparent review of law enforcement technologies.

Sources

  1. Hopkinton, Massachusetts cancels contract with Flock Safety, wants cameras removed — CBS Boston, Aug 21, 2026 (cbsnews.com)

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