Residents raise privacy concerns about Flock cameras; police defend program

Nov 18, 2025

Residents urged the council to pause Flock camera use over cybersecurity and privacy concerns; police officials defended the system, citing arrests and saying the city has safeguards and no federal partners with immigration access.

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Residents urged the Taylor City Council to review the municipal use of Flock surveillance cameras, citing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, the risk of misuse by officers and possible access by outside agencies. One resident asked the city to consider suspending camera use until stronger safeguards and policies are in place.

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