Milford Village Cancels Flock Safety Surveillance Camera Contracts
What happened
The Milford Village Council voted unanimously to cancel a $36,500 contract with Flock Safety for 10 surveillance cameras. This decision followed an earlier vote in June to scrap an $18,250 contract for five additional cameras, totaling approximately $55,000 in canceled contracts. Milford Police Chief Scott Tarasiewicz supported the termination due to ongoing service and maintenance issues with the vendor.
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Why it matters
The cancellation represents a loss of municipal service contract revenue for Flock Safety. The decision highlights concerns regarding the operational viability and maintenance costs associated with public safety surveillance technology.
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Who's involved
- Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company whose contracts were canceled.
- MilfordVillage in Michigan that canceled its contracts with the surveillance company.
- MichiganState where Milford Village is geographically located.
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village in Michigan
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Related events
- Ramsey County council approved ending contracts with Flock Safety, with the Sheriff's office continuing to operate most cameras.
- Plymouth City Council in Minnesota has stopped using Flock Safety surveillance cameras.
- Flock Safety uses cameras across Michigan.
- Ohio community in Canfield pulls plug on Flock Safety cameras.
- A Village Council voted not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, with similar actions noted in Lincoln Park.