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Resident urges Klamath Falls to suspend Flock Safety surveillance contract
Summary
At the Feb. 2 council meeting a resident, Wren Shockey, urged the city to "suspend or cancel the contract with Flock Safety," arguing the vendor's AI surveillance tools infringe civil liberties and are not a trustworthy substitute for federal law enforcement.
Wren Shockey told the Klamath Falls City Council on Feb. 2 that the city's contract with Flock Safety's automated license-plate and AI surveillance tools should be suspended or canceled, saying the technology "is designed to get people to give up more of their civil liberties."
Shockey framed her objection around constitutional concerns and distrust of federal enforcement, arguing courts would find expansive surveillance "an unreasonable search and seizure." She also questioned law enforcement efficacy, saying recent revelations about the Federal Bureau of Investigation contributed to community distrust: "the FBI for the last 30 years has been covering for people who perpetrate these crimes if they are wealthy, if they are in position of power," she said.
Shockey concluded her public comment with a direct request to the council: "I would encourage you guys to suspend or cancel the contract with Flock Safety." The council did not take action on the request during the meeting; public comment was acknowledged and staff were described in the meeting rules as the channel for follow-up if additional information is needed.
