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Resident urges audit and removal of Flock license-plate cameras, citing misuse concerns
Summary
During public comment, resident Micah Patterson urged Clayton to audit local uses of Flock license-plate reader cameras, alleged instances of misuse and technical vulnerabilities, and asked the council to cancel the contract and remove cameras from public spaces.
Micah Patterson, a resident who spoke during public comment, urged the town to audit all local uses of Flock license-plate reader cameras and said the company has been "very reluctant on any sort of safety measures and accountability." Patterson described national reports of misuse and alleged local concerns, saying some cameras have been used to track individuals and that technical vulnerabilities exist.
"The main thing that I would like is an audit would be done on all the uses for flock cameras in the area, not just for police officers, but people of nonlaw enforcement background using it for nefarious uses," Patterson said. He also asked the town to consider canceling its agreement with the vendor and to remove cameras from public areas, citing examples elsewhere where disabled cameras remained active after contract termination.
The mayor asked Patterson to state his name for the record; no staff commitment to an audit was recorded in the transcript. Council member Archer asked Patterson to remain after the meeting to follow up.
The council did not take immediate action on the request during the meeting; the comment was entered into the public record for consideration by staff and council.
