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Brook Park approves Flock license‑plate cameras; residents raise privacy concerns
Summary
Council passed an ordinance to buy eight Flock license‑plate readers (equipment ~$25,750; annual service ~$24,000) and authorized applying for grant reimbursement; residents and a council member raised questions about how the system stores vehicle data and whether cameras record more than plates.
Brook Park’s City Council approved an ordinance to contract with Flock Incorporated for license‑plate reading cameras and related services, authorizing purchase of cameras and immediate placement of the matter on the council agenda so the city could pursue state grant reimbursement.
Mayor Orcutt told the caucus the local plan is to add eight Flock cameras (the grant covers eight) at equipment cost of $25,750 and annual service of $24,000. He said the purchase is in addition to an existing $30,000‑range fee the city already pays for other camera…
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