Decatur City Council is weighing public input on the city’s use of Flock license plate reader cameras. During yesterday’s meeting, Police Chief Brad Allen said the technology has helped officers identify and arrest suspects connected to crimes. A representative from Flock also addressed council members, outlining how the system operates. But several residents voiced concerns about privacy, questioning how data is collected, stored, and shared. Decatur currently has 105 license plate readers in place, with a Flock contract running through December 2028. Council members are expected to continue reviewing both public safety benefits and privacy concerns.
Decatur Residents Raise Flock Camera Red Flags
A Flock Safety automated license plate reader camera mounted with metal bands to a sign pole in Downtown Los Angeles, California, photographed on August 10, 2026. The solar panel that powers the unit is seen from behind, and the camera's lens and infrared illuminator array face the roadway. The location sits near the western edge of Downtown Los Angeles, near the corner of West 7th Street and South Alvarado Street in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
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