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Resident tells Junction City council to reconsider Flock and Axon surveillance systems
Summary
A remote commenter urged Junction City officials to reconsider installing Flock and Axon AI surveillance cameras, citing misidentification risks and examples of harm; council said an Axon presentation is expected at a future meeting.
A remote participant in Tuesday’s Junction City Council meeting urged elected officials to reconsider installing networked Flock and Axon AI surveillance cameras, saying the systems can cause harm when automated reads are wrong.
"I would just urge you to reconsider installing Flock cameras in your city," said Cameron Stringfield, who identified himself with the Lane County Immigrant Defense Network and the group Eyes Off Eugene. He urged the council to weigh documented abuses and reported misidentification rates before adopting the technology.
Stringfield told the council that automated license-plate readers and AI features have been abused by law enforcement and others, and cited an Aurora, Colorado, case he said resulted in a seven‑figure lawsuit after an alleged misread. He also said that mass surveillance could deter visitors and harm individuals who are misidentified.
Mayor and staff acknowledged the comment. At the meeting staff said an Axon product presentation is expected at an upcoming council meeting; no procurement decision was made Tuesday.
The council did not take action on surveillance systems at the meeting. City staff indicated the Axon presentation is scheduled for a future meeting, allowing council time to gather more information and public comment.
