The city of Parkville, Missouri, has put its Flock camera program on hold as it reviews concerns brought to the city by residents. The Parkville Police Department recently held public sessions to share information on the use of Flock cameras.
In a press release Friday, the city stated that it is suspending its program while it considers concerns involving privacy, data access, data sharing and system controls.
“We appreciate the residents who participated in our recent public meetings, and shared their questions and concerns about the city’s use of Flock cameras. The primary concern raised was not with the Parkville Police Department, but with how data generated by Parkville’s cameras may be accessed or shared outside our community.“
“Those concerns deserve clear and complete answers. As a result, we are turning off the cameras — effective immediately — and suspending our Flock Safety system. We believe temporarily deactivating the cameras while we gather additional information is the appropriate step.“
“This is not a determination that Parkville’s system has been misused, it is an opportunity to ensure the safeguards, accountability and oversight associated with the technology are addressed.”
Parkville has eight license plate readers through the city.
