Flock Safety Technology Agreements and Usage
Summary
Residents, commissioners, and civil rights advocates debated the use of automated license plate readers and gunshot detection systems in Vallejo, raising concerns about data privacy, security, and potential misuse.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city maintains a multi-year contract for Flock Safety technology totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars funded through measures such as Measure P.
Police investigators and law enforcement personnel benefit from rapid vehicle tracking and investigative leads in violent crimes.
Residents and motorists experience a loss of privacy through continuous data collection and potential exposure to data breaches or unauthorized tracking.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Joint POAC & SAB - Oct 15, 2026
Residents, commissioners, and civil rights advocates debated the use of automated license plate readers and gunshot detection systems in Vallejo, raising concerns about data privacy, security, and potential misuse.
Surveillance Advisory Board - Sep 17, 2026
Residents and board members debated whether to recommend terminating Vallejo's contracts with Flock Safety due to privacy concerns, data sharing with outside agencies, and software errors.
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
Numerous residents voiced strong opposition to the city's use of Flock surveillance cameras, citing privacy concerns and contract data changes.
Surveillance Advisory Board - Jun 18, 2026
Residents and board members scrutinized police data usage, audit reports, and out-of-state data sharing regarding Flock cameras and Raven gunshot detectors. Concerns centered around transparency, third-party access, and adherence to California privacy laws.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
Community members and surveillance advocates sharply criticized the proposed use of Measure P funds for Flock safety cameras, citing data security risks, potential misuse by law enforcement or third parties, and civil liberties concerns. The council ultimately voted to pull the contract from the budget for a separate, dedicated discussion.
Surveillance Advisory Board - May 21, 2026
Residents and board members raised intense concerns over Flock Safety ALPR security vulnerabilities, data sharing, and inadequate internal police audits following a recent misuse incident and decisions by other cities to shut off their systems.
Surveillance Advisory Board - Feb 19, 2026
The board reviewed and endorsed the Mobile Security Tower (LVT) policy, ensuring proper data retention and oversight rules are established for police deployment.
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