Ord City Council Votes to Remove Flock Cameras

4 August 2026. [AI first draft. Verify every fact against the source before publishing.]

The Ord City Council voted unanimously to remove Flock license plate reader cameras from the city on August 4, 2026. The vote was 5-0, with one council member absent. The Ord Police Department acknowledged in response that while the cameras serve as an investigative tool, they raise privacy concerns warranting broader public discussion.

The city has now initiated the process of determining how to proceed with removal. City Attorney Heather Sikyta will contact Region 26 Emergency Management and the State to establish whether the cameras can be taken down immediately or what procedural steps must be completed first. This suggests the cameras may have been installed or funded through a regional or state arrangement requiring formal notification or approval for removal.

The council's action reflects community input about automated license plate reader technology and data privacy. The police department's statement indicated it spent considerable time evaluating resident concerns before the council made its decision. The department stated its commitment to investigating crime and protecting public safety while respecting individual liberties.

Residents of Ord can monitor the city clerk's office and city council meeting agendas for updates on correspondence with Region 26 Emergency Management and the State regarding the removal timeline and any associated costs or legal requirements. Similar removal votes or camera contract decisions may appear on agendas in neighboring Nebraska municipalities that have also deployed ALPR systems.

Read the original reporting: KNLV AM & FM.