Flock ALPR cameras

The Aurora security analyst sarcastically argued the license plate readers track everyone's movements and make Brookings a place he doesn't want to shop or work.

A Brookings resident and citizen group member presented months of sourced documentation alleging Flock broke promises, blaming no council members personally.

The Aurora cybersecurity analyst explained how Flock cameras log every vehicle's details into a searchable shared database and asked for a council study session.

She rebutted pro-Flock arguments, saying the 'vehicle fingerprint' system is far more than a plate reader and citing court precedent on aggregated tracking.

The CLEAR chair said the cameras have value but asked the council and police to hold a study session and adopt policies on oversight, retention, and access.

He detailed four Flock promises — data ownership, no selling data, 30-day retention, local control — saying all were broken when Flock rewrote terms on February 16, 2026.

He walked through the contract language showing Flock's data license went from limited to perpetual and irrevocable, with the no-sale promise deleted and disputes moved to Georgia arbitration.

The new Brookings homeowner summarized the group's requests: don't renew the contract, pass a moratorium on ALPRs and surveillance cameras, and hold a study session.

He stated his strong opposition to the ALPRs, echoing earlier speakers.