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Fitchburg ends contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns

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What happened

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Fitchburg terminated its contractual relationship with Flock Safety on November 11, 2026, following concerns that data was being shared with ICE. In response, the Fitchburg City Council passed an amendment to the 2027 city operating budget, approving $1.8 million for a new surveillance camera system under a different vendor. The council adopted the 2027 city operating budget around 12:15 a.m. Wednesday, though a new contract must still be approved before the technology is deployed.

From wmtv15news.com

Why it matters

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The termination reflects a trend of local communities dropping ties with Flock Safety due to privacy concerns. Fitchburg is now moving to replace the system, which involves a significant operational expenditure and the selection of a new vendor.

From wmtv15news.com

Who's involved

  • Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company whose contract was terminated
  • FitchburgCity in Dane County, Wisconsin, that ended its surveillance contract
  • city councilLegislative body that governs Fitchburg and approved the new system funding
  • Julia Arata-FrattaMayor of Fitchburg, holding a formal governance role
  • AmazonAmerican multinational technology company partnering with Fitchburg

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • FitchburgSpeculative

    Fitchburg might incur a new $1.8 million operational cost to implement the replacement surveillance system.

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