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Clawson council declines two‑year renewal of Flock Safety camera contract
Summary
After two hours of testimony and a technical Q&A with Flock representatives, the Clawson City Council voted down a proposed two‑year renewal of its automated license‑plate‑reader contract by a split roll‑call vote. Supporters cited solved cases and missing‑person responses; opponents raised privacy, security and oversight concerns.
The Clawson City Council voted on May 5 against renewing a two‑year master services agreement with Flock Safety for automated license‑plate‑reader (ALPR) cameras, after hours of public comment and a detailed presentation by police and company representatives.
The motion on the table — a two‑year renewal at an annual fee of $12,000 — failed on a split roll call. Council members Timlin, Mayor Susan Moffitt and Mayor Pro Tem O'Rourke voted to approve the contract; Council members Pelton, Slowinski and Speshock voted no, leaving the motion short of a majority.
The council hearing combined residents’ testimony, a department presentation and a technical Q&A. Police Chief Boss told the council ALPRs are “instrumental” in investigating fleeing suspects, recovering stolen vehicles and locating missing people; she cited regional examples and local cases where cameras contributed to arrests or recoveries. School resource officer Lindsey Brozich described how plate data can…
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