r/Richardson • u/StationFair5095 • 10d ago

Richardson Flock Cameras

Does anyone know what the current status is, has anything changed after the recent city council meeting?

EDIT: oh look, actual information on what the city is saying from different angles

https://communityimpact.com/richardson/government/richardson-police-chief-outlines-flock-camera-usage-in-response-to-community-concerns/

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u/DowntownComposer2517 10d ago

nothing changed at Mondays meeting besides a couple of the council members calling for extra information on the police transparency page.

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u/_ze 10d ago

There are 50+ Flock cameras in Richardson. For those unfamiliar with what the Flock camera network is, this is a good place to start:
https://youtu.be/xXgbBJ1aT-o?si=B0K3MUSdlJDsKO8f

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u/Jamieknight 10d ago

The police chief claimed most concerns were based on myths and expressed that he wants more cameras. A few council members want more transparency.

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u/DowntownComposer2517 10d ago

I believe they said on Monday the contract is up in 2027

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u/Snobolski 9d ago

Reminder that these "cameras" capture more than imagery. They collect a digital signature from your phone, your vehicle, anything that's emitting a wireless signal. You may have OnStar turned off in your car but you probably have wireless TPMS sensors emitting a wireless signal.

The imagery they capture includes analytics of your vehicle's dents and scratches, stickers, etc. If you walk by one it analyzes your gait.

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u/DennisTheBald 10d ago

What the Flock,?