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Manvel residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on whether the city’s Police Department should continue using Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras during City Council’s Sept. 8 meeting.
What residents need to know
Flock cameras are manufactured by Flock Safety and capture images of vehicle license plates. That data can then be searched and shared between law enforcement agencies.
The city entered a four-year contract with Flock Safety in 2024, according to city documents.
Mayor Dan Davis raised concerns about the company in an Aug. 28 social media post, saying his focus is not on the Manvel Police Department or license plate reader technology, but on how the company uses and shares data.
“Knowing what I know today, I would not vote for the agreement,” he said in the post. “I believe we can embrace technology and support law enforcement while still demanding strong safeguards.”
Looking ahead
Manvel City Council is scheduled to consider the city’s contract with Flock Safety and hear public comment at 5 p.m. Sept. 8 at Manvel City Hall, located at 20031 Hwy. 6, Manvel.
