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Manvel mayor calls for review of Flock Safety camera contract
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points The mayor has expressed support for law enforcement's use of technology, but has concerns with the specific system in use. Concerns about privacy and data security have prompted a call to reexamine a contract with a company providing automated license plate reader cameras.
Concerns about privacy and data security have prompted a call to reexamine a contract with a company providing automated license plate reader cameras. The mayor has expressed support for law enforcement's use of technology, but has concerns with the specific system in use. He has done extensive research and had numerous conversations on the matter.
The use of license plate readers can be valuable for law enforcement, but the mayor's concerns lie with the company and its system. Further details on the situation are available.
A social media post outlined the mayor's thoughts on the matter, citing a range of concerns that led him to no longer back the system.
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Category: government Published: August 28, 2026 Source: Click2Houston KPRC2 Local Reading time: 1 min
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