Renton Protesters Demand Cancellation of Flock Camera Contract Amid Privacy Concerns
Protesters gathered outside Renton City Hall to demand the cancellation of the city's contract with Flock Safety, a company that provides automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. Although the Flock cameras have been turned off since May, and the city council voted weeks ago to cover them, protesters noted that the cameras remained uncovered on Monday night. Branden Conley, an ALPR camera protester, stated that activists have been consistently pushing for these boundaries. Another protester, Alice Lockridge, emphasized the importance of considering individual and neighbor rights. Ashley Fredan, who works in abortion care, expressed concern that the cameras could be used to track patients seeking care. During the Renton City Council meeting, a public commenter questioned why the city continues to entertain the idea of mass surveillance. The Renton Police Department, however, maintains that its ALPR program, which includes Flock Falcon cameras, Axon in-patrol car readers, and Genetec Camera systems, com... 
