Proposed Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader Installation

Expressed deep concern regarding data breaches and privacy violations linked to Flock Safety camera networks.

Spoke on behalf of the Lehigh Valley DSA, urging council to reject the permanent surveillance infrastructure represented by Flock cameras.

Echoed privacy concerns and cited local examples of surveillance technology being exploited by law enforcement officers.

Highlighted new 2025 software updates from Flock that combine video footage and license plate data, raising federal immigration enforcement concerns.

Asked council to deny the ordinance and protect citizens from potential harm.

Argued that public infrastructure should not subsidize private corporate surveillance and criticized the process.

Questioned the effectiveness of police surveillance in protecting victims of stalking and centralization of data.

Argued that automated surveillance violates Fourth Amendment rights and is prone to security hacks.

Presented data regarding searches performed by federal agencies and law enforcement using Flock databases.

Raised Sunshine Act concerns regarding outside discussions on the Flock contract between officials and the District Attorney.

Responded to previous council comments on ACLU guidelines and praised a resident who shoveled snow for ADA accessibility.