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Flock cameras

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Public comments (10)

OpposedDave JonesSep 16, 2026

Criticized the city's response to an audit of Flock camera searches — nearly 4,800 with no case numbers and prohibited traffic-enforcement searches — and demanded meaningful two-way engagement rather than dismissal of residents as 'amateur.'

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 37:33 →
OpposedDamien JoaSep 16, 2026

Opposed the BRT lane drops as adding congestion for residents and riders, and defended the city's Highland Elementary Flock meeting against what he said were misstatements by the prior speaker.

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 41:03 →
MixedSusan TAug 19, 2026

Supports the Flock cameras but urged the council to find a compromise with concerned residents.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 45:30 →
OpposedDave JonesAug 19, 2026

Opposed Flock cameras on civil-liberties grounds, saying he won't be made a victim twice by surveillance.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 50:12 →
SupportiveGregory VerbeckAug 19, 2026

Retired police sergeant urged keeping Flock with strong privacy policies, audits, and accountability.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 57:01 →
SupportiveTroy GrantAug 19, 2026

Police Officers Association president said ALPRs cut suspect searches from weeks to hours and urged keeping the tools.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 1:00:20 →
SupportiveRob DaltorioAug 19, 2026

Longtime resident and former PD employee recalled 1980s burglary waves and wished Flock cameras had existed then.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 1:03:13 →
SupportiveBrian StuthersAug 19, 2026

Traffic investigator explained how Flock is used with case numbers and accountability, and credited it with closing hit-and-run cases.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 1:06:50 →
SupportiveOfficer BecercaAug 19, 2026

Patrol officer said Flock alerts only for stolen cars and serious felony suspects, and denied it's used for immigration enforcement.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 1:10:01 →
SupportiveSara MenaAug 19, 2026

Lifelong resident voiced support for Flock as part of keeping the city safe.

City Council - Aug 19, 2026 · 1:12:35 →