Mayor Scheiber urges indefinite pause on Flock ALPR installations after public outcry

Aug 5, 2026

Mayor Kevin Scheiber recommended an indefinite pause on installing seven Flock automated license-plate-reader cameras after residents raised privacy, security and contract concerns; three units are installed but covered and not activated. The council will consider formal action at its next regular meeting.

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Mayor Kevin Scheiber said at a public work session Aug. 5 that he would "propose to pause indefinitely the installation of the 7 flock ALPR cameras for North Branch." The mayor framed the pause as a step to allow more community conversation and said it was not an immediate cancellation of the contract signed in May.

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