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Minneapolis City Council Urges End to Flock Safety Contracts

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What happened

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On October 1, 2026, the Minneapolis City Council passed a resolution urging the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and the University of Minnesota to end their contracts with Flock Safety. The resolution does not terminate either agency’s existing contracts, and the city does not own or operate the Flock cameras. The debate surrounding the cameras has centered on issues of privacy and government surveillance.

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Why it matters

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The resolution puts regulatory pressure on Hennepin County to review its use of Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers. This action increases scrutiny and operational risk for Flock Safety, a surveillance technology company.

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Who's involved

  • Minneapolis City CouncilPassed a resolution urging the termination of contracts with Flock Safety.
  • Flock SafetyThe surveillance technology company whose contracts are being reviewed.
  • Hennepin CountyThe county agency urged by the City Council to review and potentially end its contracts.

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • Hennepin CountySpeculative

    Hennepin County might face pressure to change its operational contracts regarding surveillance technology.

  • Flock SafetySpeculative

    Flock Safety could face increased regulatory risk, which might affect its ability to secure future contracts.

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