Surveillance Cameras
Summary
El Paso City Council is debating whether to continue using Flock Safety surveillance cameras. This decision could change how the city uses technology for public safety and what happens to the data collected.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 13
- Last 30 days
- 7
Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.
Residents who use city parks, especially families with children, will benefit from safer access.
Some people worry about their privacy being invaded by all these cameras watching them.
Mentions & discussions (15)
At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since funding cut
At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since funding cut El Paso Times
El Paso City Council votes to remove Flock cameras, restrict future contracts
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The El Paso City Council voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 15 to remove fixed Flock cameras tied to the City’s former contract and require council approval before similar technology can be used again. Flock cameras are automate...
Flock cameras must go: El Paso City Council gives 60 days to remove
Flock cameras must go: El Paso City Council gives 60 days to remove El Paso Times
This Texas city could soon tear down 150 Flock cameras
This Texas city could soon tear down 150 Flock cameras Yahoo
El Paso City Council to consider removing Flock cameras, limiting future contracts
El Paso City Council to consider removing Flock cameras, limiting future contracts KTSM 9 News
El Paso City Council to vote Tuesday on removing Flock cameras
El Paso City Council to vote Tuesday on removing Flock cameras KFOX
El Paso City Council to consider removing Flock cameras, limiting future contracts
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso City Council will consider two proposals on Tuesday, Sept. 15, that could determine what happens to the city’s Flock cameras and whether similar technology can be used in the future. Flock cameras are automated lic...
It's not just Flock. These cameras, ALPRs may also be in your community
Backlash to Flock cameras has been growing in recent months, but the surveillance equipment company isn't the only one that may be operating in your neighborhood.
EPPD halts Flock camera use; questions remain over data
EPPD halts Flock camera use; questions remain over data KFOX
Data privacy concerns prompted Flock camera pushback before EPPD canceled contract
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso Police Department authorized the use of 150 Flock cameras to be used across the city as a tool to combat crime and strengthen investigative tools. The $702,000 purchase of the technology was possible thanks to fina...
El Paso rep. on Flock use: 'I'm glad this experiment is over'
El Paso, Texas (KTSM) - El Paso City Representative Chris Canales reacted after learning that the police department had effectively halted its use of Flock Safety's automated license plate reader cameras. "I’m glad this experiment is over," the counc...
Abbott bars Texas agencies from funding Flock cameras
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ordered all state agencies this week to halt funding for Flock cameras amid growing concerns nationwide about the misuse of the roadside camera network. The decision, which was communicated to state agencies on Thursday ev...
POLL: Should the City of El Paso use cameras to enforce parking meters?
POLL: Should the City of El Paso use cameras to enforce parking meters? KDBC
El Paso City weighs renewing AI-powered Flock camera contract amid privacy debate
El Paso City weighs renewing AI-powered Flock camera contract amid privacy debate KFOX
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
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