Students and community groups urge pause and more transparency on Flock camera contract

Sep 16, 2026

Multiple speakers, including youth survey results and community organizers, urged the council to slow decisions on automated license-plate surveillance and to publish contract terms, costs and data-sharing policies before any replacement contract is approved.

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Several public commenters asked the council to provide more information and translated materials before advancing any Flock or similar automated license-plate recognition contract. "Out of 200 students who were surveyed, approximately 70% said that they do not support flock cameras," Gary Jeffrey said, summarizing student survey results presented to the council.

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