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Flock surveillance cameras

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Last discussed Aug 10, 2026.

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OpposedZachary LasterAug 10, 2026

Apologized for past profanity, then detailed documented Flock misuse in other cities and locally — including ATF immigration searches via Grand Rapids — and criticized unannounced AI drone testing atop public safety headquarters.

City Commission - Aug 10, 2026 · 25:30 →
OpposedKyle PatenaudeMar 16, 2026

Spoke for the Get the Flock Out of Kalamazoo campaign, arguing Flock cameras enable mass surveillance, could be accessed by federal immigration and abortion-enforcement efforts, and should be removed.

City Commission - Mar 16, 2026 · 26:06 →
OpposedChris GlasserFeb 16, 2026

Cited news reports of Flock data being accessed by hundreds of state and federal agencies and asked the city to turn off its cameras.

City Commission - Feb 16, 2026 · 48:02 →
ConcernedMitch LettowJan 26, 2026

Asked whether the city uses AI cloud-based surveillance cameras and urged the city to take an official position against cooperating with ICE.

City Commission - Jan 26, 2026 · 1:32:35 →