Termination of Flock Safety camera contracts
Summary
The ACLU of Minnesota presented on how cities can regulate automated license plate readers, a surveillance technology that raises privacy concerns. No policy action was taken yet.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any savings or costs from ending the contracts aren't spelled out in the resolution.
Residents concerned about privacy and data collection benefit from a public airing of how plate readers could be regulated.
Agencies and users who relied on Flock camera data for investigations may lose a tool.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council — August 26, 2026
Residents packed a special Council hearing to weigh in on how Saint Paul police use surveillance technology and how the data they gather is handled. Thirty people testified in person. The hearing was comment-only — any ordinance or policy would come later.
City Council — August 26, 2026
The council formally asked Saint Paul and Ramsey County to end their contracts with Flock Safety, the automated license plate reader vendor. It's a statement of intent — actual cancellation depends on the administration and county acting on it. Supporters raised concerns about surveillance data sharing.
City Council — August 19, 2026
When the council approved a domestic abuse intervention grant for the police department, Councilmember Bowie sought a public hearing on police surveillance. The city attorney said hearings must be noticed first; a hearing may still be scheduled.
Public Safety Committee — June 24, 2026
The ACLU of Minnesota presented on how cities can regulate automated license plate readers, a surveillance technology that raises privacy concerns. No policy action was taken yet.
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