Chief outlines Flock license‑plate reader rules: training, audit trail and limits on use

Jul 22, 2026

The police chief told council members that Flock cameras capture still images of license plates only, require officer training and a case number to search, are audited every 30 days, and were largely paid for with seized drug‑forfeiture funds, he said.

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Council asked the chief to clarify how the city’s Flock automated license‑plate reader system works and to address misinformation circulating online. The chief described Flock as an automated license‑plate reader and said officers must complete training, accept a mirrored department policy, and use unique credentials that are regularly reset.

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