Debate continues over Richmond’s use of Flock cameras

RICHMOND — Months after shutting off most of its Flock Safety cameras due to privacy concerns, Richmond officials must now decide whether or not to give the company a second chance, a dilemma splitting the community.

Richmond’s partnership with Flock, one of the largest surveillance technology companies in the nation, has steadily grown since 2023, culminating in a contract worth $2 million and more than 150 cameras installed across the city.

A majority of those cameras have been disabled since October...