DENVER — Denver decommissioned and removed all 110 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras across the city as its contract with the company expired, taking a major step back in automated surveillance coverage and raising concerns from Denver Police about the impact on criminal investigations.
The cameras, installed at intersections throughout the city over the past two years, were shut down as the contract terminated on Tuesday. The company removed the hardware from intersections around the city. Denver ended its relationship with Flock following public backlash over privacy concerns and revelations that the company could share data with federal immigration authorities.
Denver Police said the loss of surveillance technology will be felt immediately…