Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has delayed a decision on adding 40 Flock cameras and approving a nearly $2.8 million, 10-year contract with the company.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office had been scheduled to ask the board Tuesday to approve the additional cameras, which would expand the county’s existing network from 63 to 103 cameras.
Monterey County Flock cameras vandalized amid privacy debate
Monterey County Flock cameras vandalized amid privacy debate
The board is now expected to consider the proposal during its Sept. 22, 2026, meeting.
Public comment will still be heard at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers on Tuesday.
The county initially approved three Flock cameras on Nov. 23, 2023. On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved 60 additional cameras, bringing the existing total to 63.
Under the proposed agreement, Flock Safety would provide the first year of service at no cost. Beginning in fiscal year 2027-28, the county would pay $309,000 annually for nine years. The agreement would cover the period from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2036.
The Sheriff’s Office’s previous contract with Flock expired July 25, 2026. Flock has continued providing services while county officials work on a new agreement.
The cameras capture license plate information and are intended to help investigators identify vehicles connected to crimes, develop leads and track vehicle movements across jurisdictions. The Sheriff’s Office has described the technology as an important investigative tool.
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The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has delayed a decision on adding 40 Flock cameras and approving a nearly $2.8 million, 10-year contract with the company.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office had been scheduled to ask the board Tuesday to approve the additional cameras, which would expand the county’s existing network from 63 to 103 cameras.
Monterey County Flock cameras vandalized amid privacy debate
Monterey County Flock cameras vandalized amid privacy debate
The board is now expected to consider the proposal during its Sept. 22, 2026, meeting.
Public comment will still be heard at 1:30 p.m. in the Board Chambers on Tuesday.
The county initially approved three Flock cameras on Nov. 23, 2023. On June 4, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved 60 additional cameras, bringing the existing total to 63.
Under the proposed agreement, Flock Safety would provide the first year of service at no cost. Beginning in fiscal year 2027-28, the county would pay $309,000 annually for nine years. The agreement would cover the period from Sept. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31, 2036.
The Sheriff’s Office’s previous contract with Flock expired July 25, 2026. Flock has continued providing services while county officials work on a new agreement.
The cameras capture license plate information and are intended to help investigators identify vehicles connected to crimes, develop leads and track vehicle movements across jurisdictions. The Sheriff’s Office has described the technology as an important investigative tool.
More in the link in our bio.
