Flock Cameras
At a glance
- What: Resident Jerrica Trimble has asked Council at two meetings to audit the city's Flock license plate reader cameras, consider ending the contract and explore an ordinance banning the technology.
- Where it stands: Public comment only. No council discussion, response or action appears in the minutes through September 28, 2026.
- Next: No agenda item is scheduled in the records read.
Detail
- August 31, 2026: Jerrica Trimble cited reports of misuse and inaccurate license plate reads and suggested a full audit and investigation of use and accountability.
- September 28, 2026: she referred to incidents elsewhere involving alleged misidentification, wrongful detention and misuse, and raised privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns. She asked for an audit to find out whether misuse occurred, consideration of ending the contract, and an ordinance prohibiting the technology.
Sources
- City Council minutes, September 28, 2026: https://mesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1336055&GUID=AB5E66D7-A3F6-42F4-A52E-DBFE64BF3BFF
- City Council minutes, August 31, 2026: https://mesa.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1336057&GUID=65964466-1B4F-4473-B006-90EC32D2EB2D
Log
2026-09-28 - City Council
Jerrica Trimble repeated her request for an audit, contract review and prohibiting ordinance during items from citizens present. No response recorded.
2026-08-31 - City Council
Jerrica Trimble raised Flock misuse and accuracy concerns and asked for an audit.