Glocester council votes to remove Flock license-plate cameras after public privacy protests
After a lengthy public comment period and debate, the Glocester Town Council voted to remove the town's Flock ALPR cameras, citing residents'privacy concerns and a lack of earlier transparency. The chief said the system had aided about 50 investigations since 2023; opponents urged stricter oversight and state-level safeguards.
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The Glocester Town Council voted on Aug. 6, 2026, to remove the town's Flock automated license-plate recognition (ALPR) cameras following an extended public comment period in which residents raised privacy and transparency concerns. Chief Jeffrey Jenison told the council the system had been in place since December 2023 and "about 50 cases" had produced positive investigative outcomes since its installation.
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