Flock ALPR System

Questioned whether Flock can profit from data, the difference between 30-day and 3-year retention, why the 2022 installation wasn't publicized, and whether township vehicles carry cameras.

Criticized the lack of public advertisement and cited a specific officer on the Campaign Zero website; argued catching one criminal isn't worth compromising everyone.

Software engineer citing 1st, 4th, 5th and 14th Amendment concerns; called for canceling Flock contracts and independent camera inspections.

Argued state surveillance is the greater danger, questioned AI expansion of the system, and urged letting Flock contracts expire.

Frustrated by the unmarked 'black poles' installed without notice; noted 60,000 monthly hits against only about a dozen arrests in 23 months.

Asked which retention period governs, for aggregate annual success data, and who leads the internal audits.

Cited an April 2026 ACLU article saying Flock changed contract terms in February to give itself more control over data — including possible alterations before delivery to the township.

IT professional asking about cost, MFA/SSO enforcement, whether Flock has demo access, and suggesting multi-officer sign-offs on searches.

Cited Flock CEO comments about privacy advocates and documented misuse cases including abortion-related searches and stalking; flagged LAPD's 32% false-positive rate.

Questioned the 'Don't Tread on Me' flag at the municipal complex, Flock indemnification, warrant requirements, camera density under the 4th Amendment, and false positives.

Learned of the system via Last Week Tonight; asked who authorized it, whether data is OPRA-accessible, and about camera concentration near Hamilton Street and Franklin Boulevard.

Echoed prior speakers, saying noble intentions don't justify 'Big Brother' surveillance and that she distrusts Flock's security against hacking.

A Franklin High School student read a list of more than a dozen documented ALPR misread cases nationwide leading to wrongful gunpoint detentions and jail time.

Argued the 'benefit to the many' is a false choice; warned Flock's drone acquisition and software updates could quietly expand surveillance capabilities.

Accused the council of acting secretively, alleged cameras are disproportionately placed in black and brown neighborhoods, and criticized council demeanor during comment.

Asked which retention policy governs, cited studies of camera concentration in black neighborhoods and immigration misuse, and demanded independent external audit oversight.

Learned of Flock via John Oliver; asked whether the township plans to add 'Signal Trace' technology, saying she'd move out if so.

Warned of political and financial liability from camera vandalism, suggested a referendum, and pressed Councilman Wright with four residency questions.

Worried about profit motives, potential abuse against protesters and counterprotesters, and cited a Texas family held at gunpoint from a misread plate.

Asked why Flock reps learned of the meeting before residents, about audit rigor and external agency access, and criticized dismissal of domestic-violence stalking concerns.

Petition starter who delivered a detailed report alleging Flock misled the police department, citing hardware flaws, false encryption claims and contract changes enabling AI training on township data.

Cited Carpenter v. United States on privacy in physical movements and noted New Jersey scored 2 out of 7 on an ALPR policy scorecard.