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Analysis, editorial, and updates on the El Paso Flock Safety ALPR contract and accountability campaign. All opinion and editorial content is labeled as such and represents the views of DeFlock El Paso.

May 2026 Contract Analysis Plain Language Latest

We read the Flock Safety contract. Here is what it actually says.

El Paso's contract is now public. We read every section and translated it out of legal language. The irrevocable data license. The disclosure clause Rep. Limón called "the back door." The $702,500 liability cap against a $7.5 billion company. The breach notification clause that doesn't exist.

April 28, 2026 Contract Renewal Latest

The Flock contract was renewed. Here is what happened and what comes next.

On April 28, 2026, El Paso administratively renewed its Flock Safety contract through an MVCPA grant — $693,334 in grant funds plus $138,666 in El Paso tax dollars. An amendment requires open vendor selection for the next grant. Nothing about the underlying problems changed.

March 3, 2026 Council Vote

Six council members voted against letting the contract expire. The contract still expired — and was then renewed.

What happened at the March 3 El Paso City Council meeting on the Flock Safety contract, and why the 6-2 vote was the opening argument — not the last word.