Flock Cameras Contract Terminated by City Council
Key Questions
Why did Fort Collins City Council terminate the Flock camera contract?
The council voted 6-1 to immediately cancel the contract due to public pushback over privacy concerns. This marks a major shift in local surveillance policy, following a similar decision in Denver.
What is the current status of the Flock cameras in Fort Collins?
Removal timeline and data access shutdown are underway after the contract cancellation with Flock Safety. The city has ended its participation in the automated license plate reader program.
How many council members voted to end the Flock contract?
The vote passed 6-1, directing staff to stop collecting Flock camera data immediately and begin canceling the contract.
What factors led to the decision to terminate the contract?
Months of discussions with police and the community, combined with privacy concerns from residents, prompted the council's action.
Is Fort Collins the only city ending its Flock camera program?
No, Denver made a similar move to terminate its contract with Flock Safety over comparable issues.
Fort Collins City Council voted 6-1 to immediately cancel the Flock camera contract after public pushback over privacy concerns. Removal timeline and data access shutdown are underway. Denver made a similar move. The decision marks a major shift in local surveillance policy.