Reno Replaces Flock License Plate Reader System With Axon
Reno has replaced its license plate reader system, switching from Flock to Axon after being asked to discontinue the previous brand.
Reno, NV, October 24, 2026 —
Reno has replaced its license plate reader system, changing from Flock to Axon after the city was asked to discontinue use of the previous brand, according to the information provided.
The available information does not identify who made the request or explain why Flock was to be discontinued. It also does not specify when the change occurred, which agencies or departments use the replacement system, or whether the transition involved changes to how the system operates.
No details were provided about the terms of the switch, including its cost, procurement process, contract length or whether the city considered other providers. The information also does not describe how data collected by the former system was handled, or what policies govern data collected through Axon’s system.
The change establishes that Reno moved from one named license plate reader brand to another following a request to stop using the former brand. However, the reason for that request and the circumstances of the decision remain unclear from the information available. No statement from city officials, Flock or Axon was included.
Further details about the request, the timing and the transition were not provided. Without those details, the change’s rationale and its practical effects cannot be determined from the information available.
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