North Branch Pauses Flock Camera Program
The Flock Camera program has been paused in North Branch, Minnesota.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 10, 2026 —
NORTH BRANCH, MN – The city of North Branch, Minnesota, has temporarily halted its Flock Camera program. The reasons for the pause and the specific timeline for its potential reinstatement were not immediately available.
The Flock Camera system utilizes automated license plate readers (ALPR) designed to assist law enforcement in identifying and apprehending vehicles associated with criminal activity. These cameras are typically installed at various locations throughout a city or jurisdiction.
Details regarding the duration of the pause, the circumstances that led to this decision, and whether any specific incidents or reviews prompted the halt were not provided. The contractor responsible for the program or the specific technology vendor has not been named in relation to this pause.
Information concerning potential investigations, code violations, or fines related to the program’s operation has not been released. The city’s decision to pause the program leaves open questions about its future and the operational status of the ALPR technology within North Branch.
Further information is expected to be released by city officials regarding the next steps for the Flock Camera program.
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