Cleveland Flock Safety Surveillance Expansion

Local government in Cleveland continues a controversial surveillance contract with Flock Safety despite public backlash and privacy concerns.

May 2026

May 28, 2026

'Flock No' Requests Removal of Surveillance Cameras

An entity identified as 'Flock No' made a request for the removal of the Flock Safety cameras. This action occurred approximately two months before the post date.

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June 2026

Jun 29, 2026

Flock cameras set to go dark

Flock cameras were scheduled to cease operation on June 29th. This action was announced prior to the city council vote.

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Jun 29, 2026

Flock cameras set to go dark on June 29th

Flock cameras were scheduled to cease operation on June 29th. This date was mentioned in relation to the contract status.

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July 2026

Jul 21, 2026

Cleveland city council to vote on Flock Safety contract

The Cleveland city council was scheduled to vote on the renewal of the Flock Safety camera contract one week prior to the post's publication date.

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Jul 21, 2026

Cleveland City Council Votes to Continue Flock Safety Contract

The Cleveland city council voted on the renewal of the contract with Flock Safety. This vote resulted in the continuation of the surveillance camera contract.

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Jul 22, 2026

Irmo City Council Approves Expansion of Flock Surveillance

The city council of Irmo, South Carolina, voted to install 22 new Flock cameras. This decision increased the total number of Flock cameras in the town to 33.

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Jul 23, 2026

Irmo City Council votes to install 22 new Flock cameras

The City Council of Irmo, South Carolina, voted to install 22 new Flock cameras. This addition brings the total number of Flock cameras in the town to 33.

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Jul 23, 2026

Irmo City Council approves 4-1 increase in Flock presence

The City Council of Irmo voted 4 to 1 to increase the presence of Flock surveillance technology in the town. Police Chief Bobby Dale advocated for the expansion, citing crime reduction.

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