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Aspen Police Department discontinuing contract with Flock
Summary by Aspen News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by River Stingray Follow
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· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
The Aspen Police Department is working to discontinue its contract with Flock Safety, confirming it will not be utilizing automated license plate reader technology within the city of Aspen. According to Police Chief Kim Ferber, members of the police department are currently discussing with the le...
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Key takeaway ” The Aspen Police Department originally presented a proposed 2025 budget to Aspen City Council on Oct.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: Aspen Times ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Aspen Police Department is working to discontinue its contract with Flock Safety, confirming it will not be utilizing automated license plate reader technology within the city of Aspen. According to Police Chief Kim Ferber, members of the police department are currently discussing with the le...
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