Flock Safety resists contract cancellations, keeps cameras active in some cities

Several cities have moved to cancel their contracts with Flock Safety, a company providing automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, but the company has not always complied with removal requests, The Verge reported.

In Plymouth, Minnesota, the city council voted to end its contract with Flock in September, but the company did not respond to the city’s request to remove the cameras. After more than a week without acknowledgment, the police chief ordered staff to physically disconnect the cameras to ensure they were not operational.

Similarly, in Dayton, Minnesota, Flock acknowledged the city’s request and indicated removal could take up to 60 days. However, the company reconnected two cameras without authorization, despite a police request to halt the work, according to The Verge.

These incidents highlight challenges cities face when terminating contracts with Flock Safety, especially regarding the removal and control of surveillance equipment.

The situation remains ongoing as affected cities continue to seek resolution with the company.