Lebanon resident’s petition opposes Flock cameras before council vote

17 September 2026. [AI first draft. Verify every fact against the source before publishing.]

A Lebanon resident launched a petition campaign against the city's Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras ahead of a city council vote scheduled for Tuesday night. The petition organizer, Brittany Adkins, collected more than 100 signatures and planned to present them to council members before the vote. Adkins emphasized that the petition, which she created for the first time, was intended to convey resident concern to city leaders rather than pursue a ballot measure. She stated her concerns focused on the company operating the cameras rather than the technology itself.

Lebanon's city council had previously voted to pause all 20 Flock Safety cameras in the city over concerns raised by the mayor regarding data handling practices and unanswered questions about the company's contract terms. Council members voted to delay a final decision while reviewing the legality of the agreement with Flock Safety. The mayor had ordered the cameras disconnected to allow additional time for contract review. The pause followed the cameras' initial deployment approximately two years prior [verify: deployment timeline].

Flock Safety responded by stating it continues to enhance privacy, accountability, and security measures for its service. The company noted that its cameras have assisted in solving thousands of criminal cases and locating missing children. Recent polling indicated widespread public concern about camera use and data practices. Residents interested in tracking similar contract decisions in their own communities can monitor city council agendas, review camera deployment contracts through public records requests, and note renewal or suspension dates for ALPR systems.

Read the original reporting: WCPO 9 Cincinnati.