US towns curb Flock surveillance cameras after local opposition

In Avon, Colorado, residents voiced overwhelming opposition to the installation of Flock AI license‑plate cameras. Community members posted thousands of comments on local Facebook groups, circulated a petition for removal, and criticized the devices as "a tool of oppression, not safety." Local media coverage was accused of downplaying this dissent.

In Verona, Wisconsin, the city council voted to stop using three Flock cameras. Officials placed black trash bags over the units while seeking removal. Emails obtained through a public‑records request show Flock employees resisting the takedown, stating they were unsure if the cameras could be disabled remotely and initially scheduling maintenance instead of removal. The town eventually succeeded in having the cameras taken away.

Both cases highlight the legal and procedural hurdles municipalities face when trying to discontinue contracts with private AI surveillance providers.