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Police chief pauses Flock license‑plate reader contract amid public concern and open‑records burden
Summary
The police chief told council the department will not renew the Flock LPR contract and has suspended staff access while officials review public concerns and open‑records burdens; the chief said agency use of LPR had assisted with serious arrests but staff needed to reassess transparency and trust.
During department reports May 4, the police chief announced the department has paused renewal of its contract with Flock and suspended staff access to the license‑plate reader (LPR) system while officials evaluate public concerns and information‑sharing practices.
The chief said the department has used the LPR system successfully on some investigations, including locating suspects, but that recent public conversations and a volume of open records requests prompted a decision to halt renewal and pause access pending review. The physical cameras remain installed while staff work with Flock on removal logistics, the chief said.
The chief also described demanding operational tempo: officers are frequently committed to time‑sensitive calls and the department is operating at or near capacity during busy periods. The chief said the pause is intended to preserve public trust while the department evaluates policy, transparency and vendor practices.
Councilors and staff thanked the chief for the update and noted the department’s open‑records workload and staffing pressures. No formal council action was taken; the announcement was part of the chiefs’ reports.
