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Thornton, Colorado

Last updated October 15, 2026

Thornton's Flock program has never had a council vote; police say renewal does not require council approval. Its data is shared with 1,468 organizations in more than 40 states. The published Policy 423 has no 30-day retention rule and says "reasonable suspicion or probable cause is not necessary" for searches; the limits residents hear about live in portal settings and state law. An April 2026 ethics complaint over one officer's search volume was closed by the chief, who declined an independent audit.

License plate readers in Thornton

Flock Safety

Cameras
16
Plate data kept
30 days
Shared with
1,468 agencies, including out of state

About $48,500 to $51,000 a year from a federal JAG grant. The portal publishes a 30-day search audit. The contract expired June 3, 2026; a renewal is implied but not posted.

Source · as of October 15, 2026

Leonardo ELSAG

Cameras
11
Shared with
50 agencies, Colorado only

In use since 2019 at about $1,000 a year, funded by a Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority grant under an agreement with Colorado State Patrol. Four stationary and seven mobile cameras; searches require a reason and case number.

Source · as of January 8, 2026

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ALPR Cameras in Thornton

Camera locations reported by the community through DeFlock. This map is not published by Thornton. Know of a camera that's missing? Add it to the map.

Who decides in Thornton

The City Council approves surveillance contracts and sets local policy. Public comment at their meetings is the most direct way to be heard.

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Checked October 15, 2026 against the official listing.

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