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Wayne council authorizes permitting step for Flock Safety license-plate cameras after privacy concerns
Summary
The Wayne City Council on Sept. 2 approved a resolution authorizing Flock Safety to begin the permitting process, including coordination with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), to install previously approved ‘‘flat’’ license‑plate cameras in local rights‑of‑way.
The Wayne City Council on Sept. 2 approved a resolution authorizing Flock Safety to begin the permitting process, including coordination with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), to install previously approved ‘‘flat’’ license‑plate cameras in local rights‑of‑way.
The council’s vote, moved by Councilmember Quarles and supported by Councilmember Lawrence, carried on a voice vote after a presentation from the police chief and questions from council members and members of the public.
The resolution does not itself place cameras on streets; it authorizes the company and the city to pursue the permits required by the state, county and city for cameras placed in rights‑of‑way. The police chief told council that some camera locations fall in…
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