# Las Cruces Adds Privacy Rules to Flock Camera Contract

The City of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has implemented new privacy restrictions in its September 2026 contract with Flock Safety for surveillance camera services. These restrictions prohibit the use of collected data for AI training and require notification when data disclosure requests occur. City councilors are actively pursuing broader surveillance technology oversight through proposed ordinances mandating public input, transparency, data retention limits, and periodic reviews to balance community safety with privacy protections.

- Procurement professionals should note the increasing emphasis on privacy and data governance in surveillance technology contracts at the municipal level.
- Vendors offering surveillance solutions may need to adapt proposals to comply with stricter data use and transparency requirements.
- This development signals a trend toward integrating privacy safeguards directly into procurement agreements, impacting contract terms and vendor obligations.
- Organizations involved in public safety technology procurement should evaluate how evolving local policies affect surveillance data management and community engagement practices.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of Las Cruces
- Las Cruces Police Department (LCPD)

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Instead of playing whack a mole with every technology or vendor, Las Cruces should be ahead of the curve with a robust policy for protecting our community's safety and privacy.
> — Michael Harris, District 3 City Councilor

> I continue to believe that the data most protected is the data not collected.
> — Johana Bencomo, District 4 City Councilor

### Sources
- [Las Cruces adds privacy rules to Flock camera contract  | Fort Worth Star-Telegram](https://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/national/article317320061.html) - Fort Worth Star-Telegram