City Council Special Session, 8/19/2025

The City of Norman, Oklahoma City Council held a special session on August 19, 2025, primarily focused on discussing the potential procurement and use of Flock license plate reader (LPR) cameras for the police department. The meeting included a detailed presentation by Flock representatives and the Norman Police Department on the technology's capabilities, data security, privacy safeguards, and community impact. Key procurement-related points included the pricing of $3,500 per camera annually, with an initial proposal of 10 to 15 cameras costing approximately $30,000 to $52,500 per year, inclusive of installation and maintenance. The council discussed legal and regulatory considerations, data sharing options with other municipalities, audit and transparency features, and community concerns about privacy and potential misuse. No final procurement decision was made during this session, but council members expressed interest in further evaluation, including outreach to neighboring cities using the technology. The meeting concluded with a vote approving appointments to a candidate selection committee unrelated to the Flock discussion.