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Renton City Council Votes to Cover Flock Cameras
Council members said covering the cameras will help restore trust after residents raised privacy concerns about the data collection company.
- On Monday, August 3, 2026, the Renton City Council voted to cover all Flock ALPR cameras within the city's jurisdiction, addressing persistent public concerns regarding privacy and data collection.
- These cameras have remained inactive since May 4, 2026, when the council paused all ALPR use; officials later reactivated ALPR Axon and ALPR Genetec devices on July 22, while keeping Flock units off.
- Councilmember Carmen Rivera supported the measure, stating it helps "foster that trust and that transparency." Councilmember James Alberson opposed it, arguing covering the devices is "not an exhibition of trust."
- To address confusion, Councilmember Kim-Kh-nh V-n proposed hosting a town hall within two weeks to provide a Flock orientation, a motion that passed unanimously.
- The Flock cameras will remain covered until the city decides to dismantle them or renew the contract, reflecting the council's commitment to addressing community trust concerns with the Renton Police Department.
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