Summary
The county's Flock license-plate cameras are up for renewal, funded by a homeland security grant. Commissioner Shumaker and several residents demanded answers about where the image data goes, whether it's sold or shared with federal/international partners, and how it's secured — so both contracts were pushed to next week.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $90,000 combined — mostly grant money — is on hold pending the review.
Law enforcement keeps a crime-fighting tool if renewed, and residents get greater assurance their movement data isn't mishandled.
Residents could face privacy risks if camera data is accessed or sold by outside parties, including federal immigration authorities.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of County Commissioners — August 26, 2026
A Burton resident warned the board before renewal of the Flock license plate camera contract, citing privacy risks and an abuse case in Milwaukee. She asked the county not to renew before investigating.
Board of County Commissioners — June 17, 2026
A Grand Blanc physician urged the board again to end or restrict Flock license plate camera use, citing nationwide data-sharing, privacy violations, and false arrests. The board took no action.
Board of County Commissioners — February 4, 2026
The board was asked to accept a $30,000 homeland security grant and a $60,000 purchase order renewing Flock license-plate camera services. Dozens of residents opposed renewal over privacy and ICE data-sharing fears, while the Sheriff's Office credited the cameras with catching a homicide suspect and finding a missing senior. The board discovered the contract had auto-renewed for 24 months and postponed all decisions to March 11.
Board of County Commissioners — January 28, 2026
The county's Flock license-plate cameras are up for renewal, funded by a homeland security grant. Commissioner Shumaker and several residents demanded answers about where the image data goes, whether it's sold or shared with federal/international partners, and how it's secured — so both contracts were pushed to next week.
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