Flock camera contract termination
Summary
The town had four Flock LPR cameras; residents and the ACLU raised privacy concerns over data sharing and the lack of state privacy laws, and South Kingstown had just voted to remove its cameras. The council unanimously terminated the contract, accepting any penalties, despite the police chief defending the system as a critical investigative tool.
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The cameras were paid from forfeiture funds; terminating early could bring contract penalties.
Residents concerned about surveillance and data privacy gain immediate relief.
Police lose a tool the chief said provided critical investigative information.
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Narragansett terminates contract with Flock cameras
Narragansett terminates contract with Flock cameras WJAR
Narragansett Town Council - Aug 3, 2026
The town had four Flock LPR cameras; residents and the ACLU raised privacy concerns over data sharing and the lack of state privacy laws, and South Kingstown had just voted to remove its cameras. The council unanimously terminated the contract, accepting any penalties, despite the police chief defending the system as a critical investigative tool.
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