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Council approves Flock contract for license‑plate readers and two drone first‑responder docks after data‑security amendment
Summary
Following extended public comment and debate about privacy, security and costs, the council approved a multi‑year agreement with Flock for automated license‑plate readers and two drone first‑responder (DFR) docks, adding a law‑department review and contract language to secure city data access and termination rights.
The Green Bay Common Council voted on Dec. 16 to approve an agreement with Flock for automated license‑plate readers and a drone first‑responder (DFR) program after adopting an amendment requiring law‑department review and contractual data‑security protections.
Public comment featured dozens of speakers who opposed the proposal on privacy, cost and equity grounds. Critics cited recent scrutiny of the vendor nationally and raised concerns about insecure devices, potential data‑sharing with outside agencies and mission creep. “Programs like Flock…
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