Norfolk City Council’s Flock camera comment procedures questioned

15 August 2026.

Norfolk City Council faced questions about its handling of public comments regarding Flock Safety camera contracts. The council's procedures for managing citizen input on surveillance technology drew scrutiny, though the specific details of what procedures were questioned remain unclear from available reporting. Citizens expressing concerns about automated license plate readers sought clarity on how their feedback was being received and processed by city officials. The council's approach to public comment periods and record-keeping during discussions of police surveillance technology became a point of contention. Residents interested in local surveillance camera deployments should review their city council's public meeting minutes and comment procedures to understand how feedback on technology contracts is documented and considered.

Read the original reporting: WAVY.com.

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