Residents urge Bayfield County to cancel Flock Safety contract, cite data-privacy and constitutional concerns

Feb 16, 2026

Multiple public commenters told the Bayfield County Sheriff’s Committee on Feb. 16 that the county’s contract with private vendor Flock Safety threatens privacy and constitutional rights; Sheriff Tony Williams said the department posted a transparency portal but the committee could not respond because the item was not on the agenda.

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Residents and other public commenters urged Bayfield County officials to cancel a contract with Flock Safety and hold public hearings, saying the camera system threatens privacy and constitutional rights.

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