Flock Safety Cameras and Real-Time Crime Center Expansion

Spoke on behalf of the Laredo Immigrant Alliance opposing FLOC and Motorola license plate readers, citing extensive database searches without probable cause.

A former DOJ technologist and security researcher noted cybersecurity vulnerabilities, open-access risks, and lack of multi-factor authentication in camera systems.

Argued against surveillance expansion, stating that citizens did not consent to mass data collection disguised as public safety.

Urged the city to terminate contracts with Flock Safety due to documented security breaches, data exposure, and misuse by law enforcement.

Demanded the city sever ties with Flock systems, citing studies showing surveillance cameras have no statistical effect on crime rates.

A policy attorney with the Immigrant Legal Resource Center opposed automated license plate readers, highlighting data sharing with immigration enforcement agencies.