APPLETON, Wis. — The city of Appleton begins winding down the use of automated license plate reading cameras — also known as Flock cameras.
In a news release, mayor Jake Woodford announced that the decision is based on community feedback and concerns of city officials. Woodford says Flock’s been successful in solving cases, locating missing people and recovering stolen property.
But the mayor also says despite rigorous internal controls over the use of Flock systems, such standards cannot be verified beyond the city limits.
Mayor Woodford also pointed to events in neighboring communities that have raised questions about the illegitimate use and accuracy of information gathered by the Flock system.
APPLETON ENDS FLOCK CAMERA USE
