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Residents urge Rangely to remove Flock surveillance cameras
Summary
Public commenters told the Rangely Town Council the town's Flock camera system is a 'private for profit mass surveillance system,' raised cybersecurity and privacy concerns, and asked the council to remove the cameras or reconsider the contract.
Mark Stamos told the council that his earlier effort to raise the issue had found little coverage, but that national reporting has since shown more scrutiny of privately run license-plate cameras. "The people do not want to be watched," he said, arguing the system has been used in sensitive locations and citing cybersecurity concerns and third‑party access.
A resident asked whether the town pays $18,000 annually for the cameras; a town official responded that the contract runs about $9,000 per year with a two‑year recommitment option. Commenters warned that footage sharing, third‑party access and reported software vulnerabilities present risks that a warrant requirement alone may not prevent. The council did not take immediate action during public comment; the topic was recorded for follow‑up.
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