Urbandale limits access to automated license plate reader data
By Jason Clayworth
Published on April 9, 2026.
The City Council of Urbandale, Iowa, has approved a revised contract with Flock, the company that operates the city's 26-camera system, to limit its access to automated license plate reader data. The decision addresses concerns that federal agencies could access the city’s footage could be accessed by agencies like ICE. While the amendment allows the city to contest the release of its data, it may not prevent all disclosures. The ACLU of Iowa called for cancellation of these contracts, while other law enforcement agencies may not need to request access each time.
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