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Council renews Flock ALPR contract, police cite casework benefits
Summary
Council approved a two‑year sole‑source renewal with Flock/FLAC for automated license plate reader services at $69,600 per year; police representatives described the system's national network and role in several investigations.
The council approved a two‑year renewal with FLAC/Flock for automated license plate reader services, funding the contract from general fund contractual services. The renewal covers $69,600 for the first year and $69,600 for the second year under a sole‑source justification presented to council.
A police department representative told the council the system is networked with about 2,500 agencies and has assisted in tracking millions of license plates and in solving cases, including a recent homicide and child predator arrests. "Flock was instrumental in solving that case," the police representative said, citing the system's contribution to recent investigations.
Some council members acknowledged public concerns but supported the contract as a public‑safety tool and said the chief could provide more detail if needed. The motion to renew the contract carried on a voice vote.
