Residents ask how Flock cameras are used and who controls the data

Jul 24, 2026

A Hampstead resident raised privacy and oversight concerns about Flock license-plate cameras; officials said the sheriff's office chooses locations and handles law-enforcement data, while the county purchased the cameras and staff will follow up on contract and retention questions.

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A resident identified as Bradley asked detailed questions about Flock vehicle- and license-plate-camera deployments in the area, including what data are collected, how long images are retained, whether storage is cloud-based, and who may access the data.

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