Woodside council authorizes RFP for independent ALPR audit as Flock concerns swirl

Sep 8, 2026

Council approved release of a request-for-proposals for an independent audit of automatic license-plate-reader (ALPR) equipment, data governance and compliance after residents and some members pressed for termination of the town’s contract with vendor Flock; councilors emphasized the need to evaluate costs and scope before further steps.

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The Town of Woodside voted Sept. 8 to authorize staff to release a request for proposals (RFP) seeking independent audit services to review the town’s automatic license-plate reader (ALPR) equipment, data governance and compliance. Melissa (public safety staff) presented a draft scope that would ask an auditor to verify search queries, data-sharing controls, retention schedules and contractual compliance. "If council approves a draft scope of services as shown in attachment two, staff will post and distribute the RFP and present a contract and a budget adjustment request to the town council at a later date," she said.

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