Resident warns council that ALPR contract may allow data sharing; cites 142 connected cameras

Sep 9, 2026

A Springdale resident raised data-privacy concerns about the city's automated license-plate reader (ALPR) provider (Flock), saying the contract permits data sharing with third parties and noting the city has "142 cameras connected as of August 31." The council did not take action on the comment that night.

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During the public-comment period Richard Koger, who identified his name and address, pressed the council for clarity about the city’s contract with Flock for automated license-plate readers (ALPRs). Koger asserted the contract permits the vendor to share data with third parties and asked which clause prevents sales or transfers of the data to overseas servers.

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