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Eastpointe Council Votes 4-1 to End Flock Safety Contract

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 6:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Eastpointe city council voted 4-1 to terminate its contract with Flock Safety.
Police Chief Corey K. Haines said two officers misused the license-plate reader.
One officer received severe discipline while the other remains under investigation.
Mayor Michael Klinefelt said Flock’s benefits do not outweigh misuse risks.
Council member Rob Baker voted to keep Flock, citing value for serious crimes.

History

Historical Context

San Diego signed a $2 million 2016 contract with Vigilant Solutions, deploying ALPRs that logged over 30,000 plates daily and spurred an ACLU lawsuit. In 2024 Eastpointe’s council voted to end its Flock Safety contract after officers misused reads, echoing the earlier privacy backlash. Nationwide, more than 1,500 cities now run ALPRs, prompting calls for audits and data-retention limits.

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Story summary

Eastpointe city council voted 4-1 to terminate its contract with Flock Safety.
Police Chief Corey K. Haines said two officers misused the license-plate reader.
One officer received severe discipline while the other remains under investigation.
Mayor Michael Klinefelt said Flock’s benefits do not outweigh misuse risks.
Council member Rob Baker voted to keep Flock, citing value for serious crimes.

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