Flock ALPR contract review hold
City of MelroseMassachusetts- Detected
- Oct 15, 2026
- 21 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At its October 15, 2026 meeting, the council required Chief Kevin Faller to answer questions about the Melrose Police Department's use of Flock Safety automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The mayor said the city had entered a pilot agreement with Flock Safety in December 2020 and had paid three-camera invoices totaling $3,000 annually. The mayor also said the city solicitor would work on contract terms and safeguards, and the administration preferred putting the technology on hold while feedback is reviewed.
- Meeting date
- October 15, 2026
- Agency
- City of Melrose
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