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Compton council approves two‑year Flock Safety camera lease after heated public debate over privacy
Summary
The Compton City Council authorized a two‑year, sole‑source lease with Flock Safety for 74 ALPR units and 37 PTZ cameras (not to exceed $801,642), including a four‑month trial and proposed 30‑day data retention; residents and community organizers urged delay or a thorough legal review over privacy and state‑law concerns.
The Compton City Council voted to authorize a two‑year, sole‑source lease agreement with Flock Safety Incorporated for 74 automatic license‑plate readers and 37 PTZ cameras, in an amount not to exceed $801,642. Staff said the contract includes a four‑month trial period and that footage would generally be retained for about 30 days unless pulled for investigation.
The council’s staff presentation framed the equipment as a public‑safety tool, citing recent coordination with law enforcement and the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office on issues including suspected human‑trafficking activity. City staff told the council the vendor’s system is…
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