Flock camera debate and due diligence
Summary
Sheriff Fletcher calls Flock license plate readers the best crime-fighting tool he's seen in 40 years, crediting it for a 40% crime drop. County Manager Becker is surveying city administrators and doing due diligence before the board weighs in — a November discussion is expected.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Supporters say crime victims and stolen-car owners benefit from faster vehicle recovery.
Critics worry about surveillance, data privacy, and federal immigration enforcement risks.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Budget Committee of the Whole — September 10, 2026
Sheriff Fletcher calls Flock license plate readers the best crime-fighting tool he's seen in 40 years, crediting it for a 40% crime drop. County Manager Becker is surveying city administrators and doing due diligence before the board weighs in — a November discussion is expected.
St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras
St. Paul mayor, police chief announce removal of Flock cameras MPR News
St. Paul to remove 2 Flock cameras after council vote; Ramsey County sheriff says county-owned cameras to stay
St. Paul to remove 2 Flock cameras after council vote; Ramsey County sheriff says county-owned cameras to stay 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS
St. Paul to remove its two city-owned Flock cameras
St. Paul to remove its two city-owned Flock cameras Star Tribune
St. Paul's push to end Flock camera contracts getting pushback from sheriff
St. Paul's push to end Flock camera contracts getting pushback from sheriff FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
St. Paul city council president calling on city, Ramsey County to end Flock contracts
St. Paul city council president calling on city, Ramsey County to end Flock contracts Pioneer Press
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