Michigan City Police Workshop - Flock Safety June 29, 2026

This was a public safety workshop held by the Michigan City Police Department on June 29, 2026, focusing on the use of Flock Safety's license plate reader (LPR) technology and related public safety tools. The meeting included presentations from Flock Safety representatives and city officials discussing the benefits, data privacy, and operational use of LPR cameras, gunshot detection devices, and proposed drone first responder technology. Key procurement-related topics included the current contract with Flock Safety, which costs approximately $290,000 annually, with a potential increase to about $420,000 per year if drone technology is adopted. The discussion covered data retention policies, transparency measures, inter-agency data sharing controls, and community concerns about privacy and civil liberties. The city budget funds these technologies, with some support from redevelopment funds. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during the meeting, but the dialogue highlighted ongoing procurement considerations and future technology investments to enhance law enforcement capabilities in Michigan City.