# New Bedford Weighs Flock Camera Reactivation

New Bedford, Massachusetts, has kept its Flock camera system shut off since August 11 while city officials consider whether to reactivate it, adopt similar technology, or prohibit its use. The decision could shape the city’s future surveillance-technology needs, but the signal identifies no procurement timeline, contract value, solicitation, or purchasing contact.

- The city’s options leave open whether Flock or alternative technology providers could be considered if New Bedford resumes camera use.
- Companies serving municipal public-safety technology needs can use the policy decision as context for potential future demand, but no active bidding opportunity is identified.
- Procurement professionals should distinguish this policy review from a solicitation: the signal provides no stated acquisition schedule or purchasing requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- City of New Bedford

### Vendors
- Flock ()

### Sources
- [Flock cameras remain off in New Bedford. Will they come back on.](https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/2026/09/29/flock-cameras-remain-off-in-new-bedford-will-they-come-back-on/91994601007) - SouthCoastToday.com