Flock camera system policies and placement
Summary
The city runs nine ALPR cameras under a five-year Axon contract with no adopted written policy, and a Flock expansion is under consideration. Residents demanded transparency, a model privacy policy, and public input before any Flock deal is signed.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Flock expansion would add an ongoing subscription cost; council wants it on a future agenda before deciding.
Residents gain potential privacy protections and a public vetting process.
Advocates argue unchecked surveillance shifts liability and privacy risks onto all residents, including those monitored by Hickory Creek's cameras across the border.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 27, 2026
The police department wants six Flock ALPR cameras at key intersections, funded by a state grant if awarded. Residents pushed back hard on privacy — warning the systems can build travel histories of ordinary people, have been abused by officers in other cities, and carry unresolved security flaws. The council isn't deciding yet: if the grant comes through, the question returns for a full vote with policy work in between.
City Council - Aug 13, 2026
The city runs nine ALPR cameras under a five-year Axon contract with no adopted written policy, and a Flock expansion is under consideration. Residents demanded transparency, a model privacy policy, and public input before any Flock deal is signed.
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