# Tlaib Bill Could Reshape Inkster Surveillance Procurement

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced the proposed Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act, which would restrict federal agencies’ use of AI-powered mass surveillance and could condition some federal grants on local governments ending use of covered systems and removing collected data. Inkster, Michigan, recently signed a 10-year contract with Flock Safety for license plate reader technology and is planning an expansion, making the city a concrete example of how the proposal could affect municipal procurements. The bill has been introduced but is not enacted, so its potential requirements should not be treated as current law.

- If enacted, grant conditions could affect municipalities’ funding eligibility and the continued use of covered surveillance systems; contractors serving local governments should assess exposure in existing and planned work.
- Inkster’s contract and planned expansion make contract duration, data-use rights, data removal, and system transition relevant issues for municipal buyers and surveillance-technology providers.
- The signal identifies no contract value or implementation deadline. Procurement teams can review relevant contract terms and evaluate the potential implications of the bill as it proceeds through Congress.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Policy
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal agencies
- U.S. House of Representatives
- City of Inkster

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Flock gets a final say on where the cameras go, and the perpetual license to use the data that they collect.
> — Rashida Tlaib, U.S. Representative

### Sources
- [Tlaib bill targets AI surveillance in local cities](https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/10/14/tlaib-bill-targets-ai-surveillance-in-local-cities/92232548007) - The Detroit News