Flock cameras

Argued the Flock camera system's benefits are anecdotal, criticized data sharing with hundreds of other cities' networks, questioned oversight, and noted 16 other Minnesota municipalities have ended their contracts; urged the council to scrutinize the system.

In a follow-up email read into the record, a 36-year resident supported keeping the cameras, saying the city had chances for public input, the 2023 breach appears resolved, and the tool keeps the community safe.

Opposed the cameras; also said he supports the proposed Legion development but wants it scaled down due to Portland Avenue traffic impacts.

Questioned the volume of images collected, data retention and access, whether the cameras improve safety, and enforcement of vehicles without plates.

Raised privacy, accuracy, data-sharing, and misuse concerns, including impacts on domestic violence survivors, reproductive healthcare access, and immigration enforcement.

Spoke for petition signers asking the city to pause and end the Flock contract, and requested a written response and a public forum on future surveillance proposals.

Cited privacy and surveillance concerns and asked the city to cancel its contract and explain other safety measures.

Raised privacy, data use, and cost concerns, and asked whether city resources could instead support residents' food and housing needs.

A Minneapolis resident and chamber member who asked for transparency on Flock data use and consideration of canceling the contracts.

Questioned camera placement, lack of community input, and potential overreach; urged the council to discontinue the cameras.

Raised legal, privacy, and national security concerns, submitted a memorandum on liability risk, and encouraged seeking local expert input.

Cited data security and privacy issues, referenced reported security vulnerabilities, and asked the city to consider canceling the contract.

Backed city efforts to limit ICE cooperation including reconsidering Flock cameras, and called for more rent and food assistance given limited local resources.

Said thoughts and prayers aren't enough and urged removal of Flock cameras he says aid ICE tracking despite city assurances.