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Residents press San Bernardino to end Flock surveillance contract; council asked to review by March 31

San Bernardino City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

During public comment dozens of residents urged the council not to renew the city’s vehicle‑reader / surveillance camera contract (identified in testimony as Flock) and asked that the city redirect funds to parks, lighting and services. Speakers cited privacy and immigration‑enforcement concerns.

Dozens of residents who addressed the council asked elected officials to end or refuse to renew the city’s surveillance‑camera and license‑plate reader contract with a vendor identified in testimony as Flock.

Multiple speakers from the airport area and Inland Empire community groups said the cameras collect data that can be used to surveil people of color and immigrant families. “These cameras are used to…

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