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Council member asks to agendize review of Flock Safety cameras amid security concerns
Summary
A council member requested an agenda item to consider removing Flock Safety license‑plate reader cameras and asked staff and police to provide documentation on vendor cybersecurity and cost‑benefit; an emailed comment opposing Flock Safety was filed with the clerk.
During council member requests on June 30, Mayor Pro Tem Yamaguchi asked staff to agendize a conversation about removing Flock Safety license‑plate cameras from the city and asked for documentation showing the vendor’s cybersecurity posture and cost‑benefit analysis.
Yamaguchi said there are “well documented claims online” alleging cybersecurity negligence by the vendor and that the city should either seek assurances of security or consider switching platforms. The clerk also reported an emailed communication from Gregory Hitch opposing Flock Safety and requesting an update on the Placentia revitalization project.
Mayor and council members agreed staff and police should be involved in the follow‑up. Council did not take immediate action to remove any cameras but directed staff to examine the matter and return with information for a future meeting agenda.
