Summary
Council voted to agendize, within three months, a review and potential termination of the Flock surveillance contract, including data retention limits and how Flock data has been used in cases.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract renewal decision comes before 2027; costs not stated tonight.
Residents concerned about surveillance data retention and privacy.
Residents concerned about surveillance and data sharing with other agencies, including potential federal access.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council — June 2, 2026
A caller raised concerns that FLOCK ALPR camera data has been searched without warrants by federal agents and for personal purposes, urging the council to reconsider the renewed contract.
Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime
Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime San José Spotlight
City Council — April 21, 2026
The city's 20 fixed ALPR cameras split the community: police and business owners credit them with solving a homicide and preventing robberies; privacy advocates and the ACLU want the contract canceled. Council kept the system with strict new oversight.
City Council — February 3, 2026
Council voted to agendize, within three months, a review and potential termination of the Flock surveillance contract, including data retention limits and how Flock data has been used in cases.
City Council — January 13, 2026
Resident Aileen Honess thanked the council for the Hollenbeck bike lanes but urged the city to stop collecting mass surveillance data through Flock safety cameras, citing concerns the data reaches federal immigration agencies.
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