Flock license-plate camera privacy and data concerns
Watauga, TX
Summary
A board member raised concerns that Flock retains perpetual use of camera data, is exempt from open records requests because it holds the data, and that AI misreads could create liability for the city. The chief defended the system as a major policing tool and offered to provide contract details.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Police say the cameras help respond faster and even prevent incidents like domestic violence violations.
Residents concerned about privacy may worry their movements are captured and held by a private vendor.
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