Lansing council member seeks termination of Flock camera contracts
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21 August 2026. [AI first draft. Verify every fact against the source before publishing.]
A Lansing city council member has requested that the city terminate its Flock Safety automatic license plate reader camera contracts. [verify: council member name, specific date of request, whether request was formal or informal]. The request follows ongoing public debate over ALPR technology deployment in municipal settings.
Flock Safety operates networks of fixed and mobile cameras that capture and store license plate data from passing vehicles. Cities contract with the company to gain access to the system for law enforcement investigations. [verify: which Lansing city council member made the request, the number of cameras or contract value involved, any stated reasons for the termination request]. The move reflects broader scrutiny of ALPR programs across the country, with concerns centered on privacy, data retention, and community oversight.
Readers interested in Lansing's ALPR contracts can request copies of the agreements through the city clerk's office, check city council meeting minutes and agendas for discussion of the termination request, and review any public comment submitted during council sessions.
Read the original reporting: WLNS 6 News.