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Dallas Police Department to Phase Out More Than 300 Flock Cameras
9/2/2026, 7:50:18 AM
Core Event
The Dallas Police Department announced it will stop using 321 Flock cameras after learning that state grant funding for the devices will no longer be available. The department plans to retain more than 300 remaining cameras, describing them as “an important investigative tool.” The cessation is slated for later this month, following a budget amendment proposal that would eliminate $1.5 million in Flock-camera funding.
Budget Amendment and Funding Shift
Council Member Adam Bazaldua introduced an amendment to redirect the $1.5 million earmarked for Flock cameras. The proposal would allocate $1 million to infrastructure projects such as sidewalks and street lighting, and $500,000 to eviction-advocacy support. City Council is set to consider the amendment during its Wednesday meeting, with non-binding straw votes expected before the first-reading budget approval. The move comes amid statewide scrutiny of Flock’s AI-powered license-plate readers, which have faced privacy concerns and allegations of misuse.
Official Statements & Responses
The Dallas Police Department issued a statement emphasizing its continued evaluation of resources and technology to support investigations and public safety while retaining the remaining cameras.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We’ve been willing to try new technology to keep Dallas safer. Flock cameras were one of those tools,” — Council Member Adam Bazaldua
- “We believe that a public-private partnership would be more sustainable rather than using the city's general fund for this,” — Financial Officer Jack Ireland
