Cities Replace Flock Surveillance With Axon License Plate Readers

Local governments are discontinuing the use of Flock safety cameras and adopting Axon license plate readers as part of their surveillance infrastructure.

January 2019

Jan 1, 2019

Motorola Solutions acquires VaaS for $445 million

Motorola Solutions purchased VaaS for $445 million. Following the acquisition, the company retained Vigilant Solutions and Digital Recognition Network.

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August 2026

Aug 26, 2026

Axon Discusses Redesign of Outpost ALPR Camera to Counter Flock Vandalism

During a webinar, Axon CEO Rick Smith and Chief Customer Officer Mike Wagers discussed redesigning the Outpost fixed ALPR camera. This discussion addressed widespread vandalism targeting Flock license plate cameras.

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Aug 26, 2026

Axon CEO Rick Smith Presents Lightpost ALPR Camera Solution

Rick Smith presented Axon's Lightpost product, an ALPR and AI-powered camera designed to attach to existing streetlights. Smith noted customer requests for installations that are harder to vandalize.

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