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Council approves $451,000 license‑plate reader contract with Flock amid privacy concerns
Summary
After council and public questioning about retention and access, the council unanimously approved a 24‑month sole‑source subscription with Flock (license‑plate recognition) for $451,000; police and vendor officials emphasized crime‑fighting benefits and said default retention is 30 days with role‑based access and audit logs.
The Midland City Council approved a 24‑month sole‑source subscription with Flock Group Incorporated (a license‑plate recognition provider) at a total cost of $451,000.
Police staff described the system as a law‑enforcement tool that had helped recover nearly $4 million in property and contributed to stolen‑vehicle recoveries and case leads in 2025. The chief said the system helps officers develop intelligence and deploy resources more…
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