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Flock cameras

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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.

Public comments (10)

ConcernedAmanda RichardsonAug 25, 2026

Raised concerns about Flock cameras invading public privacy without proportional security benefits and discussed immigration court processes.

City Commission Regular Meeting - Aug 25, 2026 · 17:37 →
OpposedUnidentified SpeakerAug 25, 2026

Urged the city to cancel its contract with Flock cameras due to privacy violations, lack of oversight, and potential stalking abuses.

City Commission Regular Meeting - Aug 25, 2026 · 45:45 →
ConcernedJillian Potter-BonsallAug 11, 2026

Asked for transparency on Flock audit logs, questioned whether federal immigration authorities accessed the system, and urged limits on or suspension of the cameras; also raised concerns about enforcement affecting Haitian residents.

Public Comment Period - Aug 11, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedAmanda RichardsonJun 30, 2026

Questioned data-sharing agreements, oversight, and audits, saying local governments may lack resources to monitor access logs for misuse.

Public Comment Period - Jun 30, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedJill PotterBonsellJun 30, 2026

Cited data sharing, privacy, federal immigration access via other jurisdictions, and cybersecurity risks; asked the city to reconsider renewing the contract.

Public Comment Period - Jun 30, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedLaura GeorgeJun 30, 2026

Raised privacy, data-sharing, and AI concerns and asked the city to suspend camera use until residents better understand the impacts.

Public Comment Period - Jun 30, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedTanner ChurchJun 30, 2026

Questioned whether Flock Safety's security culture adequately protects public information, citing reported access incidents.

Public Comment Period - Jun 30, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedRobert AndersonJun 30, 2026

Urged the city to reconsider its relationship with Flock over business practices and data-sharing with immigration-cooperating agencies; thanked Chief Elliott for engaging.

Public Comment Period - Jun 30, 2026 · 0:00 →
ConcernedJen CastoJun 30, 2026

Cited legal challenges and cybersecurity reports, questioned vehicle data collection and retention, and asked for audit records and public records request info.

Public Comment Period - Jun 30, 2026 · 0:00 →
OpposedSteven HarbaughJun 30, 2026

Thanked the commission for its federal-agent resolution, then urged the city to discontinue Flock cameras over privacy and federal data-access concerns.

Public Comment Period - Jun 30, 2026 · 0:00 →