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El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Confirms No Use of Flock Safety Cameras

El Paso Matters•Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM•Brandy Ruiz

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The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has clarified that it does not utilize Flock Safety cameras or participate in its license plate reader network. This information was disclosed in a letter from the El Paso County Attorney’s Office following an open records request. While the Sheriff’s Office is not involved, the El Paso Police Department operates at least 150 Flock Safety cameras, with a contract set to expire on May 16, 2026. Additionally, the Horizon City Police Department has three Flock cameras, and the Socorro Police Department utilizes seven cameras from various vendors. This clarification is part of ongoing discussions regarding surveillance and public safety in the community.

Key Details: • El Paso County Sheriff’s Office does not use Flock Safety cameras. • El Paso Police Department operates 150 Flock cameras, contract ending May 16, 2026. • Horizon City Police Department has three Flock cameras. • Socorro Police Department has seven cameras from different companies.

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