Summary
The city council voted to cancel its contract with Flock Group and remove all automated license plate reader cameras due to growing concerns over citizen data privacy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 6
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves ongoing subscription costs associated with the camera network.
Advocates for digital privacy and citizens concerned about government surveillance.
Law enforcement officers who utilized the cameras as an investigative tool.
Mentions & discussions (11)
Sherman will not renew Flock camera contracts - Herald Democrat
The Sherman City Council has called for the removal of Flock automated surveillance cameras within the city amid concerns over the technology. In a unanimous vote, the council directed city management to not renew any contracts with the company related to the use of automated license plate readers, also known as ALPRs.The move by Sherman comes amid heightened scrutiny over the technology and its potential misuse by law enforcement and security vulnerabilities.
Sherman City Council Votes To Remove Flock Cameras
Sherman City Council Votes To Remove Flock Cameras Texas Scorecard
City Council - Oct 19, 2026
The city council voted to cancel its contract with Flock Group and remove all automated license plate reader cameras due to growing concerns over citizen data privacy.
Sherman City Council votes to get rid of Flock cameras
Sherman City Council votes to get rid of Flock cameras KXII
Grayson County residents weigh in on Sherman flock camera vote
Grayson County residents weigh in on Sherman flock camera vote KXII
Sherman city council to discuss future of Flock cameras at upcoming meeting
Sherman city council to discuss future of Flock cameras at upcoming meeting KXII
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City Council - Jan 20, 2026
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