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Mountlake Terrace council delays decision on Flock automatic license-plate readers after privacy and oversight questions
Summary
The council heard a presentation on a proposed two-year, $54,000 agreement with Flock Safety for eight automatic license-plate reader (LPR) cameras. Councilmembers raised questions about data sharing, retention, and legal risks; the item was continued for further discussion and placement on the April 17 consent agenda.
Mountlake Terrace councilors on March 27 heard a presentation from vendor and police staff on Flock Safety automatic license-plate reader cameras that the police department is proposing to deploy. City staff said the proposed contract is a two-year agreement priced at $54,000 (about $27,000 per year) to supply, install and maintain eight fixed LPR cameras and associated services.
Police Commander King introduced the request and said the system would provide investigative leads and could integrate with neighboring agencies using Flock. "We would be able to tie into their cameras. The only thing that bleeds outside of Mountlake Terrace into those areas,…
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