Suburb Reports Unauthorized Camera Installation
A suburb in the Twin Cities is reporting that a Flock camera was installed on its property without their authorization.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 2, 2026 — A suburb located within the Twin Cities metropolitan area has reported the installation of a Flock camera on its property without proper authorization. The specific name of the suburb and the exact location of the camera installation were not immediately available.
Flock Safety cameras are often utilized by law enforcement and municipalities to detect and deter crime by capturing license plate data and images of vehicles. The circumstances surrounding the unauthorized placement of the device are currently under review.
The suburb’s report indicates a lapse in the usual process for approving and installing such surveillance equipment. Typically, the deployment of public safety technology involves discussions, permits, and formal agreements between the relevant authorities or property owners and the companies providing the service.
Details regarding how the camera was installed, who was responsible for its placement, and for how long it has been active are not yet public. The suburb has stated that the installation occurred without their knowledge or consent.
Further information is expected as the suburb investigates the incident to understand the scope of the unauthorized installation and to determine the appropriate next steps.
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