Plymouth disconnects Flock Safety cameras following contract termination dispute

The city council of Plymouth, Minnesota, voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety in September, but the company reportedly failed to respond to requests to finalize the separation. For over a month, the surveillance cameras remained active despite the city's clear intent to cancel the service agreement.

Faced with a lack of communication, Police Chief Eric Fadden intervened to ensure the equipment ceased operations. He directed city staff to disconnect the power cords from the cameras after waiting over a week for a response. Fadden stated the action was necessary to confirm that no further data collection was occurring.

This incident highlights emerging difficulties for municipalities attempting to exit agreements with the surveillance provider. As more cities move to terminate contracts with Flock Safety, the friction between local government requirements and company exit procedures remains a point of contention.