Flock Automated License Plate Reader Contract

Argued that surveillance partnerships between corporations and government resemble corporatism and violate neighbor privacy.

Urged the court not to renew the Flock contract, warning that outside agencies like ICE could access resident data.

Spoke against the Flock contract on behalf of the Texas Civil Rights Project, highlighting regulatory violations and a lack of transparency.

Urged funding community-based violence interruption programs instead of expanding automated surveillance.

Stated that surveillance cameras put domestic violence survivors and vulnerable families at risk through data tracking.

Highlighted computer security vulnerabilities and unauthorized access risks associated with cloud-stored surveillance data.

Argued that surveillance disproportionately targets Black and Latino neighborhoods and diverts funds from housing and health care.

Requested resources be directed toward food and housing insecurities rather than law enforcement surveillance.

Cited data showing low rates of inquiries tied to active case numbers and expressed concern over reproductive care tracking.

Demanded commissioners cancel the Flock contract and protect residents against ICE involvement.

Spoke for Workers' Defense Project, noting fear among mixed-status families regarding immigration enforcement via license plate readers.

Urged a 'no' vote on Item 86, citing hackability and privacy risks.

Stated cameras build a digital fence tracking daily movements and urged spending funds on drainage instead.

Argued that lack of transparency and guardrails around electronic surveillance impairs public trust.

Urged commissioners not to renew the contract and invest instead in youth services and mental health.

Stated that Flock collects data on all residents rather than criminals and criticized cloud storage practices.

Reported studies showing cameras placed disproportionately in Black neighborhoods and demanded contract cancellation.