Summary
Six residents urged Council to cancel the city's Flock license-plate-reader contract, citing data-sharing with ICE and federal surveillance concerns, and arguing the money would be better spent on youth programs. Mayor Weiss said Council is still doing due diligence and the issue is not on the back burner.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown from the record.
Ending the contract would, per speakers, protect immigrant residents and protesters from data surveillance.
Speakers argued the contract risks the privacy and safety of Black, brown and immigrant residents.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council (Regular) - Aug 24, 2026
Multiple residents urged Council to cancel or review the city's Flock camera contract, citing data sharing with immigration-enforcement agencies, false positives and fears that keep some residents from leaving home. One asked for a public hearing with Flock representatives.
Shaker Heights restructures contract with Flock Safety, restricting outside access to data collected by the company’s cameras
Shaker Heights restructures contract with Flock Safety, restricting outside access to data collected by the company’s cameras WKYC
City Council (Regular) - Apr 27, 2026
Six residents urged Council to cancel the city's Flock license-plate-reader contract, citing data-sharing with ICE and federal surveillance concerns, and arguing the money would be better spent on youth programs. Mayor Weiss said Council is still doing due diligence and the issue is not on the back burner.
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