Cle Elum City Council Votes to Terminate Flock Camera Contract
The city of Cle Elum has terminated its contract with Flock cameras following a vote by the city council.
Yakima Pasco Richland Kennewick, WA, September 30, 2026 —
The city of Cle Elum has officially terminated its contract with Flock cameras, a provider of surveillance technology. This decision was finalized after a vote by the city council.
The specifics regarding the date of the city council’s vote and the effective date of the contract termination were not immediately available. Similarly, details concerning the reasons behind the council’s decision to end the agreement with Flock cameras have not been publicly disclosed. Information regarding the terms of the contract, its duration, or any financial implications associated with its termination also remains undisclosed.
Flock cameras, often referred to as Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), are designed to capture images of license plates. Such technology is frequently utilized by law enforcement agencies for various purposes, including traffic management, crime investigation, and public safety initiatives. However, the use of ALPR technology has also raised concerns among privacy advocates regarding data collection, storage, and potential misuse.
The city council’s vote indicates a shift in Cle Elum’s approach to utilizing such surveillance tools. Further details are expected to emerge as the city navigates the implications of this contract termination. The contractor’s name, Flock, has been provided, but further information about the company’s services or the scope of its operations within Cle Elum prior to termination was not included in the available summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Thomas Metcalf NonStop Local Digital Content Producer on www.nbcrightnow.com, see more information here.
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