Commissioners renew Flock camera contract after queries about data access and security

Jan 22, 2026

Government Operations approved a renewal and purchase order to Flock Safety for cameras and services; law‑enforcement staff said Flock retains plate/image data for 30 days and only agencies using Flock can query it; commissioners asked the vendor to confirm it does not sell data and to provide cybersecurity and data‑access assurances.

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Government Operations debated and then approved renewal funding and a purchase order for Flock Safety camera hardware and services covering Oct. 1, 2025–Sept. 30, 2026. Commissioners raised privacy and data‑security concerns during the discussion and asked staff to obtain vendor assurances that the company does not sell surveillance data and to provide details about its cybersecurity protocols.

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