Automated license plate readers (ALPR) policy
Summary
Commissioner Sherman asked Police Chief Davis about public controversy around Flock camera systems elsewhere in the Fox Valley. Davis detailed the city's five-year contract, data protections, a completed audit, and planned limits on data sharing with distant agencies.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
The source doesn’t list a dollar figure, but the fight could shape whether Green Bay keeps paying for Flock cameras.
Residents get crime-solving tools with documented privacy safeguards; the public may get clearer information on how the data is used.
Residents concerned about surveillance privacy may remain skeptical absent proactive public education.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Protection and Policy Committee - Sep 28, 2026
A resident came to ask about public support for Flock cameras, but the topic wasn't on the agenda.
Police and Fire Commission - Aug 19, 2026
The police department is tightening its license plate reader rules: a draft policy will be posted for 30 days of public comment, data-sharing will be limited geographically, random audits will begin, and retention may shrink from 30 days to seven. It's a balancing act between crime-fighting value and privacy concerns.
Green Bay police chief defends Flock Safety cameras amid privacy concerns
Green Bay police chief defends Flock Safety cameras amid privacy concerns WBAY
Police and Fire Commission - May 7, 2026
Commissioner Sherman asked Police Chief Davis about public controversy around Flock camera systems elsewhere in the Fox Valley. Davis detailed the city's five-year contract, data protections, a completed audit, and planned limits on data sharing with distant agencies.
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