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Flock Safety Faces Backlash as Cities Cancel Contracts Amid Unauthorized Camera Reinstallations

Flock Safety Faces Backlash as Cities Cancel Contracts Amid Unauthorized Camera Reinstallations

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ThreatCluster •November 2, 2026 at 09:15 UTC
  • •Cities are facing challenges in canceling contracts with Flock Safety.
  • •Flock has reinstalled cameras without authorization in multiple instances.
  • •Police chiefs have taken matters into their own hands to disconnect Flock cameras.

Cities in Minnesota, including Plymouth and Dayton, are struggling to cancel their contracts with Flock Safety, as the company has been unresponsive and has reinstalled cameras without authorization. Plymouth's Police Chief Eric Fadden disconnected the power to Flock cameras after the city council voted to terminate the contract, but Flock did not acknowledge the cancellation. Similarly, Dayton's city government reported that Flock reinstalled cameras despite being informed that the contract was on hold. The situation has raised concerns about Flock's compliance with local government directives and the management of its automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems. The ongoing issues have also been noted in Illinois, where Flock failed to remove cameras after a contract cancellation. Flock has not provided clear communication regarding these incidents.

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Timeline

2026-09-18
Dayton notifies Flock of contract hold
Dayton's City informed Flock that their program was on hold and no work orders should be completed.
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2026-09-22
Plymouth City Council votes to cancel Flock contract
The council decided to discontinue the use of Flock ALPRs, but Flock did not respond to the cancellation.
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2026-09-29
Dayton reports unauthorized camera installation
Dayton's city update revealed Flock had installed cameras against the city's direction.
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Common questions

What actions have cities taken against Flock?
Cities like Plymouth and Dayton have voted to cancel their contracts due to Flock's non-compliance.
How has Flock responded to contract cancellations?
Flock has largely ignored cancellation requests and has reinstalled cameras without authorization.
What should local governments do if Flock ignores their requests?
Local governments may need to take direct action, as seen in Plymouth where the police chief disconnected the cameras.