Automated License Plate Reader (Flock Safety) Contracts
Summary
Several residents criticized the city's use of Flock surveillance cameras, raising concerns about data sharing with federal agencies and security vulnerabilities.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 6
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 15, 2026, up from 1 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Existing contract costs for the Flock surveillance system.
Law enforcement agencies utilizing vehicle tracking tools for crime investigation.
Residents concerned with civil liberties, data privacy, and potential federal tracking.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Council (Regular) - Oct 20, 2026
Several residents criticized the city's use of Flock surveillance cameras, raising concerns about data sharing with federal agencies and security vulnerabilities.
Council (Regular) - Oct 6, 2026
Multiple speakers called for the cancellation of the city's contract with Flock Safety, expressing privacy concerns over data sharing with federal fusion centers and immigration agencies.
Council (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026
Multiple residents raised concerns about privacy, data sharing, and civil liberties regarding the city's Flock automated license plate readers and park surveillance cameras.
Regular Meeting - Jul 7, 2026
The Tracy Police Department is expanding its automated license plate reader and video surveillance network by installing 49 new cameras across eight city parks under a 44-month, $639,467 contract with Flock Group, Inc. This aims to deter crime, aid in locating missing persons, and improve emergency response times while maintaining strict 30-day data retention and privacy policies.
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