Council Questions Flock Camera Contract | Lexington News

Council member Emma Curtis is sounding the alarm over the city’s Flock license plate camera contract, calling into question the company’s ethics despite no evidence of police misuse. With a $1.6 million, five-year deal set to expire in 2029 and a 30-day exit clause, Curtis—who wasn’t on council when the cameras were approved—says she’d have voted against them. She cites troubling precedents: data misuse in other cities, potential use in enforcing abortion bans, and a Supreme Court ruling requiring warrants for digital location tracking. The Bluegrass DSA demands removal within six months and data deletion, citing a Shively case where an officer allegedly used the system 2,000 times to track his child’s mother. Critics also warn of false readings, stalking via data, and Flock’s shaky cybersecurity record—cities like Louisville and Nashville have already severed ties. Meanwhile, East End residents defend the tech as vital for solving violent crimes and recovering stolen vehicles, arguing proper oversight can make it safe. Council took no action during the meeting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9da6f8efc6d6d4b1