Stanford will instead contract with the Genetec Cloudrunner system for its plate-reading cameras, the university announced on Monday. “Unlike the Flock system, the new system is designed for use within a single institution,” said Patrick Dunkley, vice provost for institutional equity, access and community. Stanford police started using automated plate-reading cameras from Flock in 2024. In Los Altos, Chief Saskia Lagergren pointed to a drop in residential burglaries from 73 in 2023 to 43 last year. “As crimes become more sophisticated, police departments must adapt,” Officer Joshua Waldorph told council.