# Pocatello Police Reviews Flock Camera Contract

On October 21, 2026, the Pocatello Police Department discussed its use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras at a public meeting. The system operates under a contract signed in 2024. PPD described safeguards including default deletion of data after 30 days, trained-user access, case-number requirements, monthly audits, and limits on investigative sharing. Residents raised both support for the technology and concerns about privacy, misuse, security, and whether it reduces crime. No new solicitation or contract value was reported.

- For PPD and other municipal buyers, the discussion highlights the importance of specifying and documenting data retention, user access, audit, and information-sharing controls in surveillance technology contracts.
- Flock Safety and other providers may need to demonstrate how their systems support those safeguards and provide credible evidence of operational effectiveness as agencies face public scrutiny.
- Contractors pursuing municipal ALPR work should account for oversight and performance questions in proposals and contract-renewal discussions; this signal does not identify a new procurement opportunity or deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Pocatello Police Department (PPD)
- City of Pocatello

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (Incumbent)

### Key Quotes
> The truth is, there aren't any well-established stats showing they actually reduce crime.
> — Jackson Beck, Pocatello resident

> I think a camera system would be nice to have. And I can see the camera systems would only benefit to the victims, the people that need it.
> — David Nelson, Pocatello resident

### Sources
- [Public meeting addresses Pocatello police use of FLOCK Safety tech - LocalNews8.com - KIFI](https://localnews8.com/news/local-news/2026/10/21/public-meeting-addresses-pocatello-police-use-of-flock-safety-tech) - Local News 8