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Columbia City Council Votes Not to Renew Flock Safety Contracts

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The Columbia City Council voted 5 to 2 on November 10, 2026, to discontinue contracts with Flock Safety. The decision came after a public hearing where residents expressed concerns about personal privacy and the collection of personal data through automated license plate recognition cameras. The contracts, which were approved in 2024, officially expire in March and September next year.

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Why it matters

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The non-renewal of the contracts, which involve Flock Safety providing surveillance camera systems to Columbia, could result in a loss of municipal revenue for the company. The policy change also impacts Columbia's public safety technology strategy.

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  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company providing camera systems to Columbia
  • ColumbiaCity where Flock Safety provides and operates surveillance camera systems

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    Flock Safety could face a loss of municipal revenue due to the contract non-renewal.

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