Flock Safety Cameras Remain Active After Some Cities End Contracts
More cities are canceling contracts with Flock Safety, but ending an agreement does not always mean the associated cameras immediately stop operating. In Plymouth, Minnesota, the city council voted in September to terminate its contract with Flock, yet the cameras remained active for more than a month without an acknowledgment from the company.
After receiving no response to the city's request, Police Chief Eric Fadden directed staff to disconnect the cameras' power cords to ensure they were no longer functioning. The episode illustrates the operational gap between a public agency's decision to cancel a surveillance contract and the ability to shut down or remove the hardware involved.
The case is part of a broader trend of cities reconsidering their relationships with Flock Safety. It also raises practical questions about responsibility for maintaining, disconnecting, and ultimately removing automated camera systems when contracts end.