Map Shows Cities That Have Rejected, Deactivated Flock Cameras
Summary
Many cities in the United States have stopped using or refused to adopt Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras because of worries about privacy and government surveillance. Some places canceled contracts or turned off cameras after public opposition; others rejected proposals before installing the cameras.Key Facts
- Flock Safety's cameras read license plates and help police track vehicles linked to crimes.
- Over 122,000 of these cameras have been mapped across the U.S., but 95 cities have rejected them.
- Some cities like El Cerrito, California, and Appleton, Wisconsin, ended contracts due to privacy concerns.
- Officials worry that federal government or courts might force the company to share collected data.
- Bloomington, Indiana, and Tompkins County, New York, canceled contracts after community pushback.
- Menominee, Michigan, canceled an agreement when cameras were turned on without city approval.
- Shoreline, Washington, decided not to pursue any contract after public and council concerns.
- Salem, Illinois, canceled a contract after changes in terms caused worry among officials.
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