Cities across the nation are opting out of camera surveillance networks like Flock’s camera system, due to concerns about data breaches. Initially sold as public safety enhancement, Flock cameras in practice, are deeply flawed and easily hacked. 40+ cities across the country have decided to cancel their contracts with Flock, Yucca Valley could and should be next on that list.

This is just one example of Flock’s consistent breach of trust: "Mayor Luke Diaz [Mayor of Verona, Wisconsin] suspects the company [Flock] was so slow to pull out of Verona because their priority isn’t just selling the cameras to police officials, who often enter into contracts with Flock without the approval or even knowledge of local elected leaders, but rather growing the massive surveillance network its customers can access nationwide." 

Recent cancellations of Flock contracts across California:

• Santa Cruz: Ended its contract in January 2026 after reports that city data was accessed by out-of-state agencies, violating state law (SB 34).
• Mountain View: Voted to permanently cancel its contract in February 2026 after discovering that federal agencies had unauthorized access to their cameras in 2024.
• Santa Clara County: The Board of Supervisors voted to stop using Flock as a vendor, impacting cameras in Saratoga, Cupertino, and Los Altos Hills, which are managed by the sheriff's office.
• South Pasadena: Canceled its contract in March 2026 following concerns about data sharing with federal immigration agents.
• Oxnard: Suspended use after discovering data was accessed by federal law enforcement through a "nationwide query" setting. 

Recent nationwide cancellations: Flagstaff, Arizona, Eugene, Oregon, Evanston, Illinois, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, Hillsborough, North Carolina, Staunton, Virginia...

It is deeply urgent that Yucca Valley cancels it’s contract before more proposed cameras are implemented. It is a waste of our city’s funds which could be put towards programs of community uplift.

RISKS:

• 4th Amendment right to privacy. Flock cameras capture details on every vehicle that passes by. Not only license plates, but also personal data. This creates a searchable record of where everyone has been, at any time, without a warrant or probable cause.
• Innocent people are wrongfully targeted with no accountability for Flock errors. Mistakes caused by Flock’s use of AI have resulted in innocent people being detained and mistreated, leading to expensive legal settlements for cities. Flock takes no accountability for these mistakes.
• Flock’s weak security practices are a dream come true for hackers and stalkers. At least 35 Flock customer accounts have been stolen and sold on the dark web. At least 60 Flock cameras were accidentally exposed on the internet with no password, potentially allowing stalkers and child predators to spy on potential victims. Flock accidentally shared access to personal information that puts both residents and officers at risk. Two US Congress members are calling for an FTC investigation into their negligence as it endangers our national security.
• Our personal information can be accessed by ICE and other agencies across the country. This is built into Flock’s business model and contracts and it means that our City doesn’t have the ability to protect our data, despite SB 34 which prohibits law enforcement agencies from sharing ALPR data with other states and federal agencies. The Attorney General is actively pursuing legal action against the city of El Cajon for exactly this reason.
• Flock surveillance cameras don’t make us safer, they make us vulnerable targets, and they erode community trust. Flock cameras are tools that can too easily be misused or abused and it’s the residents of Yucca Valley who will suffer the consequences

In addition to the risks above, residents of Twentynine Palms, where there are currently 20 Flock cameras, are engaging less in the community. Residents are often avoiding businesses/roads near Flock cameras, do we want Yucca Valley to go down a similar path?

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Therefore, as citizens of Yucca Valley, WE URGE THE CITY COUNCIL TO RECOMMIT TO PUBLIC SAFETY BY CUTTING TIES WITH FLOCK. 

We ask our City Council to cancel the City’s contract with Flock, and stop upcoming plans to add more Flock camera’s in our city. We do not need to be spending $3,300 per camera each year on ineffective, dangerous mass surveillance.

The safest communities are rooted in trust & care. Meeting basic needs (food, housing, education) is what reduces crime, not faulty tech. Yucca Valley is our home – let's make sure it continues to be an engaged, welcoming community!

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