Monmouth Police Department Will Not Renew Contract with Flock Safety
Monmouth will not renew its contract with Flock Safety when the current agreement expires on December 4th, as announced by Police Chief Joe Switzer.
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, October 5, 2026 — Monmouth Police Department has announced it will not renew its contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides police technology and surveillance solutions. The current agreement is set to expire on December 4th, at which point the partnership will conclude.
The decision was communicated by Police Chief Joe Switzer. Specific details regarding the reasons for the non-renewal of the contract were not immediately available. The length of the previous contract and the exact services provided by Flock Safety were also not detailed.
Flock Safety is known for its suite of products, which often includes license plate readers and other surveillance technologies aimed at improving public safety and aiding law enforcement investigations. Without further information, the exact nature of Monmouth’s utilization of Flock Safety’s services and the circumstances leading to the decision remain unclear.
Following the expiration of the contract on December 4th, the Monmouth Police Department will cease its use of Flock Safety’s technology. Information regarding any potential replacement technology or changes to the department’s surveillance and data collection strategies was not provided.
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