A Minnesota police chief has personally ordered Flock's AI surveillance cameras to be physically unplugged after the company allegedly ignored the city's decision to cancel its contract, according to initial reports.
Early reports · Minnesota police department
A police chief orders Flock AI cameras unplugged over alleged contract noncompliance
The city moved to end its Flock contract. According to initial reports, the company did not act on that decision, so the chief ordered the cameras physically disconnected.
How the dispute unfolded (as reported)
STEP 1
City cancels contract
The city decides to end its agreement with Flock.
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STEP 2
Cameras stay live
Alleged: the vendor did not act on the cancellation.
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STEP 3
Chief orders unplugging
Hardware is physically disconnected to halt data collection.
What the reports describe
The city decided to end its contract with Flock.
The company allegedly did not honor that decision.
The chief directed that the cameras be physically unplugged.
Not yet confirmed
What exactly was ignored, and when the cancellation took effect.
Flock's response to the allegation.
Whether the city has pursued legal action.
Whether other departments are reviewing their Flock deployments.
Key takeaway
Canceling a contract does not automatically stop devices that remain installed, powered and connected.
Enforcement
Physical disconnection is a hands-on way for a local authority to halt collection.
Oversight
Cities need to maintain control over vendors after a deal ends.
Next steps
Official city statements and a company response are needed to assess the dispute.
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