Flock Automated License Plate Reader Expansion and Privacy Concerns
Toledo
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Public comments (17)
Spoke in favor of supporting police resources and urged council not to make rash decisions to pull the cameras.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:09:14 →Argued against Flock cameras, stating they violate fourth amendment rights and privacy.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:11:36 →Raised concerns about data misuse in other cities and argued that Flock cameras function as vehicle facial recognition.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:13:31 →Argued that surveillance tech enriches outside corporations rather than helping community safety, suggesting funds go to social services.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:17:20 →Expressed frustration that council is considering extending camera usage despite heavy public opposition.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:20:32 →Spoke on behalf of the Northwest Ohio Peace Coalition against expanding Flock cameras, citing immigrant safety concerns.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:22:40 →Expressed deep offense at how council handled the issue and ignored community opposition.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:29:28 →Spoke as an internal auditor supporting an independent audit of the cameras and highlighting governance risks.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:32:54 →Urged council to honor immigrant protection ordinances by pausing and canceling Flock contracts.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:38:00 →Shared that living near a recent shooting hasn't made her feel safer because of cameras.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:41:16 →Shared data from his own audit of Oregon, Ohio's ALPR system showing massive search volumes by federal agencies.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:47:05 →Criticized Flock's marketing claims and argued that the system's tracking capabilities violate constitutional rights.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:49:48 →Argued against Flock expansion due to privacy concerns, noting that deleted data can often be recovered.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:53:13 →Noted a lack of hard public data supporting crime reduction claims from Flock.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:56:11 →Questioned the lack of clear vision for what council wants Flock to be and warned about tech companies collecting data.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 2:57:57 →Expressed personal opposition to tracking but suggested strong ongoing oversight if cameras remain.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 3:00:22 →Speaking for the Toledo Police Patrolmen's Association, supported Flock cameras as essential tools for officers.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice Reform Committee - Sep 17, 2026 · 3:02:57 →