Flock Camera Agreement
Summary
The police department briefed the board on the city's six Flock cameras, which read plates for investigations, traffic enforcement, and missing-person alerts. The contract has lapsed and an $18,000 annual renewal came into question at the council — expect more discussion before any renewal decision.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Renewing the contract would cost the city about $18,000 a year.
Police investigations and residents hoping for faster responses to shootings, Amber Alerts, and Silver Alerts.
Residents concerned about surveillance and potential misuse of plate data, though audits and search restrictions are in place.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Common Council - Sep 28, 2026
Council paid for two more years of the Flock camera system after Chief Manley explained safeguards, 30-day data retention, and its role in solving recent homicides and shootings.
Board of Works and Safety - Sep 28, 2026
The police department briefed the board on the city's six Flock cameras, which read plates for investigations, traffic enforcement, and missing-person alerts. The contract has lapsed and an $18,000 annual renewal came into question at the council — expect more discussion before any renewal decision.
Common Council - Sep 14, 2026
An $18,000 annual Flock camera payment has been coming out of the economic development fund even though the cameras serve public safety. The council held the payment and wants the contract reviewed before paying, with concerns about public acceptance and breach-of-contract risks.
Common Council - Jun 8, 2026
Police Chief Manley updated the council on the Flock camera system, the automated license-plate reading network used for public safety.
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