Remove Flock Cameras From Milwaukee County

Movement:Let the Public Choose How to Regulate Flock/ALPR Cameras

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The Issue

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs or LPRs) are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car's location, date, and time. They also capture your car's make, model, color, and identifying features such as dents, roof racks, and bumper stickers, often turning these into searchable data points.

These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. These systems are marketed as indispensable tools to fight crime, but they ignore the powerful tools police already have to track criminals, such as cell phone location data, creating a loophole that doesn't require a warrant.

Flock has an estimated 180 cameras installed throughout milwaukee county. Flock wants you to believe they are helping law enforcement solve crime. What Flock wont acknowledge is their flawed systems. Running an outdated and unsupported android 8.0, allowing anyone with rudimentary systems knowledge remote access to Flocks camera system. At worst allowing criminals live feed of police squad cars, at best just using your neighborhood camera to stalk you. The town of Evanston, IL ended their contract with Flock but they refuse to remove their cameras, why would that be? This is a national security issue, recognized by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.

FYI Flock has bought your STOLEN information from the dark web and uses it to build a peofile AGAINST YOU. Theyve also partnered with Ring, yes your fancy doorbell. Its going to allow police to spam your phone with requests to view your footage, whenever. 

UPDATE 12/22/25

New Flock Camera Leak

 

 

Useful Tools

Flock Mapping Project (See Where The Cameras Are)

Arguements Against Flock​

Have You Been Flocked (See if your license is logged)

 

 

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Sources/What got me intrested.

https://youtu.be/uB0gr7Fh6lY​

https://youtu.be/Pp9MwZkHiMQ​

https://www.flocksafety.com/blog/correcting-the-record-flock-nova-will-not-supply-dark-web-data

(Yeah we did it, but we wont anymore we pinkie promise)

https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/wyden-slams-surveillance-tech-company-for-ineffective_protections-for-oregonians-against-abuses-by-federal-agencies-and-out-of-state-law-enforcement​

https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/07/17/surveillance-ai-alpr-flock-transparency/​

https://www.aclu-wi.org/news/what-the-flock-police-surveillance-is-ripe-for-abuse/

 

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The Decision Makers

Cavalier Johnson
Cavalier Johnson
Milwaukee City Mayor
Responded
“Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on the Use and Regulation of Flock Cameras in Milwaukee Technology plays an important role in law enforcement, supporting the good work of the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department. In investigations, communications, and accountability, technology has added to the capabilities and effectiveness of our police. As we deploy technology, it is essential that we recognize the limitations and dangers associated with these tools. At all times, law enforcement must fully protect the rights of individuals so that devices such as Automated License Plate Readers technology, through Flock cameras, do not compromise the liberties we all embrace. The police department previously established and detailed standard operating procedures regarding that technology. Those regulations deserve review and scrutiny as more information comes to light. I recognize the benefits of the Flock cameras system. On multiple occasions this tool has located critical missing persons and helped apprehend violent criminals in Milwaukee. The technology has also been misused in several notable instances, both locally and nationally, compromising the rights of individuals. Changes in the way the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) uses Flock cameras are necessary and appropriate. In consultation with the Chief of the Milwaukee Police Department and the Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission, along with communications with Milwaukee County officials, I am insisting on significant policy adjustments. 1. Access to Flock camera systems data was limited earlier this year. At my direction, MPD has agreed to further restrict access to this data. Only supervisors will be allowed to access Flock camera systems. No officers or detectives will be allowed access to these systems at this time. 2. The use of Flock cameras will be limited to Part I crimes, critical missing persons, drug trafficking organization investigations and abductions only. Part I crimes only include homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assaults (to include non-fatal shootings), burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson and human trafficking. 3. At my direction, MPD has agreed to create a publicly available dashboard providing the community information about the Department’s use of Flock camera technology. 4. MPD has agreed to further limit access to Flock cameras by restricting access to Milwaukee’s cameras only to MPD. This means that MPD Flock data will be strictly limited to MPD so that auditing and oversight is fully within its control. 5. In its oversight role, the Fire and Police Commission (FPC) has already initiated an audit of the Flock camera system and its use in the city. At my direction, the FPC Executive Director has agreed that semiannual independent audits of MPD’s Flock camera use will be conducted. I have requested that these results be shared directly with my office as an additional review of Flock camera use as well as provide public access to the findings. 6. My office will continuously monitor the use of Flock cameras on a regular basis. I am committed to regularly reviewing our use of Flock cameras and will make further decisions when and if necessary. I value the thoughtful discussions I have had with the Milwaukee Police Chief and the Executive Director of the Fire and Police Commission. They join me in a commitment to fairness and justice for all individuals who may be impacted by emerging technologies. [Note: The Change.org Civic Engagement Team reaches out to decision makers to let them know about petitions in their community and to help facilitate engagement with supporters. The above was an email response we received regarding this petition.]”
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
7 Members
6 Responded
Justin Bielinski
Justin Bielinski
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors - District 16
“Flock cameras are operated by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s office. The County Board cannot create or amend the internal policies of the Sheriff, who is an independent constitutional officer. We do have the ability to approve or deny spending requests, including Flock cameras, as they are purchased. Today’s testimony in JLEGS showed the tremendous public opposition to widespread use of surveillance technology by law enforcement on Milwaukee County. I will be taking this feedback into account as I vote on any potential county policy regarding camera use and any spending requests for cameras by the Sheriff. Neither of these items are up for a vote of the Board in the current monthly meeting cycle. I recognize the valid use of license plate reader technology when combined with pre-existing judicial warrants, but am highly skeptical of using this tech to prevent crime or to generate a list of suspects for subsequent law enforcement activity. Justin Bielinski MKE County Supervisor - District 16 (he/him/his)”
Patti Logsdon
Patti Logsdon
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors - District 9
“Thank you for reaching out regarding the use of Flock cameras in Milwaukee County. At this time, any potential county policy related to camera use, as well as decisions concerning future expenditures for additional cameras, fall under the authority of the Sheriff. These matters are not scheduled for a vote during the December meeting cycle which allows time for further review. I intend to conduct thorough due diligence and research before forming a position on this issue. Supervisor Patti Logsdon District 9”
Sheldon Wasserman
Sheldon Wasserman
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors - District 3
“I have serious concerns about the issue. However, I look forward to a County Board hearing to receive a full briefing. Before making a final decision, I need additional information and look forward to reviewing it. Sheldon A. Wasserman Supervisor, District 3”
David Crowley
David Crowley
Milwaukee County Executive

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Petition created on December 2, 2025