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Council debates proposed Flock camera contract as residents raise privacy, oversight and contract concerns
Summary
Council reviewed an ordinance to license a one‑year Flock camera system; supporters including police argued it aids investigations, while residents and privacy advocates raised concerns about data access, contract opacity, potential misuse and the need for civilian oversight and an annual audit.
Councilmembers reviewed ordinance 2025‑62 to contract for a Flock vehicle‑and‑license‑plate camera system and debated the public‑safety benefits against privacy, contract transparency and oversight concerns.
Sponsor remarks said the proposed one‑year contract would not transfer ownership of data to the vendor and that the system can be terminated with 30 days’ notice. The police chief described the system as an investigative tool that, when used with policies and audits, has helped locate missing persons and track…
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