Flock reinstalls cameras after city canceled contract
The gist
Flock Safety put two license plate cameras back in service in Dayton, Minnesota, despite a canceled contract.
Dayton calls the work unauthorized; other Minnesota cities report similar problems.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2026Flock cameras in Dayton first went offline after being damaged or vandalized; police disabled and removed them to prevent further damage.
- Aug 25, 2026Dayton's city council voted to formally suspend its automated license plate reader program and Flock cameras, citing resident concerns over privacy and potential misuse of vehicle data.
- August 2026Dayton voted to end use of the cameras and cancel its contract with Flock.