Flock indicated in April of 2025 in documents obtained in a public records request that they have verbal confirmation from Watertown Police to install 8 cameras across the City.

Flock typically allows 45 day no risk trials, so it is imperative to act soon to prevent Watertown from installing these.

Meeting minutes from the Watertown City Council meeting on April 8, 2025 confirm the allocation of $24,000 to install the cameras.

Replicating a surveillance technology ordinance like Boston, Cambridge, or Somerville can ensure Flock, or other invasive ALPRs, remain out of Watertown. Gather a group of residents and push for the implementation of one, or speak with your local representatives and tell them to keep Flock out of Watertown.

If you would like to be connected with other activists in Watertown, send us an email (contact info at bottom of page) and we can connect you with other interested residents. 

A public records request to Watertown PD is a fast way to obtain information on the current state of negotiations with Flock.

Make a public records request and email it to us when you receive a response. This can be done anonymously.

Items to request:

• Contracts, memoranda of understanding, and agreements with Flock Safety
• Invoices, purchase orders, and financial records related to camera acquisition, installation, and maintenance
• Documents identifying the locations and number of Flock Safety cameras installed
• Policies, guidelines, or standard operating procedures regarding the use of Flock Safety cameras and data
• Records of data retention, access logs, and sharing agreements with other agencies
• Usage statistics, reports, or audits related to Flock Safety cameras

Request in electronic format when possible. If any portion is withheld, request that they cite the specific statutory exemption.

If they indicate that items don’t exist, appeal the request as this is a common tactic to obstruct public records request.