St. Paul Seeks to End Flock Camera Contracts Amid Sheriff Opposition
St. Paul is attempting to terminate its contracts for Flock cameras, but this initiative is facing opposition from the local sheriff.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 20, 2026 —
St. Paul officials are moving to terminate the city’s contracts for Flock surveillance cameras. However, this effort has encountered resistance from the local sheriff’s department.
The specific details regarding the termination process, the reasons for seeking to end the contracts, and the timeline for these actions were not immediately available. The Flock cameras, which are used for public safety, have been a point of discussion in various municipalities regarding their effectiveness and privacy implications.
The St. Paul Police Department has utilized Flock camera technology. The sheriff’s department has expressed opposition to the termination of these contracts, though the specific nature of their objections and the extent of their involvement in the decision-making process were not detailed. The outcome of this disagreement and the future of the Flock camera program in St. Paul remain uncertain.
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