City Council puts $235-million LAPD license plate reader deal on hold
- Posted on October 7, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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In brief
The Los Angeles City Council has suspended a decade-long contract valued at $235 million with Axon Enterprise for automated license plate reader technology deployment across the LAPD. The decision reflects growing apprehension regarding surveillance capabilities and potential abuse of automated recognition systems. Council members prioritized privacy protections and community oversight, halting the agreement pending further review of safeguards and accountability measures.
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City Council puts $235-million LAPD license plate reader deal on hold
Citing concerns about the potential misuse of automated license plate readers, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to overrule the approval of a 10-year, $235-million contract between the LAPD and Axon Enterprise, a competitor of Flock Safety.
