Residents urge Springfield to pause or cancel Flock camera contract; council asks staff for memo

Sep 3, 2025

Dozens of residents testified against planned Flock automated-license-plate-reader cameras, raising privacy, civil‑rights and security concerns. Councilors and the city manager agreed to have staff prepare further research and an informational memo before proceeding.

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Multiple residents and community organizers addressed the council during business from the audience to oppose installation of Flock automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras in Springfield and to urge the city to pause or cancel its contract.

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