Summary
The council formally terminated the Flock license-plate-reader contract 12-0 — cameras are covered and due for removal by July 31. The ALPR oversight resolution was sent back to committee after roughly two dozen speakers urged stronger guardrails, moratoriums, or an outright ban.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city ceases all payments to Flock; future ALPR costs depend on any future contract.
Residents concerned about warrantless mass surveillance and data misuse gain relief and a renewed oversight process.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Common Council — July 15, 2026
The council formally terminated the Flock license-plate-reader contract 12-0 — cameras are covered and due for removal by July 31. The ALPR oversight resolution was sent back to committee after roughly two dozen speakers urged stronger guardrails, moratoriums, or an outright ban.
Common Council — June 17, 2026
A new resolution from Alderpersons Fenton and Van Zeeland would require council review and police department policies before the city adopts license plate reader or mass surveillance technology. It was referred to the Safety and Licensing Committee.
Common Council — May 20, 2026
Alderperson Croatt asked for an update on the Flock camera contract. Mayor Woodford said the city is in active discussions with Flock Safety about terminating the agreement mid-term, with the item headed to the Safety and Licensing Committee once a path forward is clear.
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