Resident asks council to confirm status and removal timeline for Flock cameras after contract non-renewal

Jamie Gills Takenocci told the council during public comment that the Flock surveillance cameras remain physically installed in Clawson even though the contract expired May 21, 2026. Takenocci asked the city to verify that the system is fully deactivated, to confirm that no data are being retained or accessed through residual connections, and to provide a timeline for hardware removal.

“The default assumption for the public is that it is still operating unless the city explicitly states otherwise,” Takenocci said, requesting transparency about the status and any interim policy now that the contract has ended.

In the city attorney’s report the attorney confirmed the city mailed a notice of non-renewal to Flock and said the city’s obligation on renewal had been met. He said he would follow up with the police chief to confirm whether cameras have been removed or deactivated and what next steps are needed; the chief was asked to provide any additional details to the public.

No affirmative confirmation of physical removal or deactivation was provided during the meeting. The attorney also noted the chief of police would be responsible for next steps related to hardware removal, even though the vendor (Flock) typically performs removal under contractual terms.

Why it matters: Surveillance hardware remaining in place can create a default public perception that monitoring continues. Residents asked for an explicit verification, a removal timeline and confirmation no data are retained or accessible while hardware is in place.

What to watch for next: The city attorney said he would follow up with the police chief; residents requested a specific public update on whether cameras are deactivated, whether any data remains accessible and when the hardware will be removed.