Cities Reassess Flock Camera Access

Cities are reassessing Flock Safety automated license plate reader programs amid disputes over data access, sharing controls, privacy protections, and public oversight.

Alameda County disclosed unauthorized searches while extending its contract, El Cerrito considered whether to retain cameras after federal access was identified, and Conroe tabled proposals for an advisory committee and possible public vote. The developments show that contract decisions are increasingly tied to auditability, limits on interagency access, and community trust, while public-safety benefits remain a central argument for keeping the systems.