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Resident raises concerns about license-plate readers and data sharing; council asks staff for update
Summary
A resident urged the Douglas council to increase transparency about Flock license-plate reader cameras—estimated at five in the city—citing potential data-sharing with ICE; the mayor directed staff to report back.
At the start of the Jan. 7 special meeting, resident Diana LaMar addressed the council with concerns about surveillance from license-plate reader cameras and possible data sharing with federal immigration enforcement.
LaMar thanked Police Chief Fullen and the city for professional handling of recent peaceful rallies and referenced the Jan. 6 Capitol riot as a reminder to "rely on facts over harmful rhetoric." She said reports indicate Flock license-plate reader systems "may be used by ICE and could collect and share personal data without public consent," reported that Douglas has an estimated five such cameras, and asked the council to increase transparency, clarify who owns the cameras, reconsider the technology’s use, and address the issue promptly. Mayor Jose Grijalva directed staff to update the council regarding the cameras.
No council action or vote on policy or procurement followed during the meeting; the request was forwarded to staff for follow-up.
