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Westland to remove Flock safety license plate cameras after privacy concerns
By Noelle Friel, Sara Schulz at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 10, 2026
· 3 min read
Westland will remove its 10 Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras when the city’s contract expires at the end of the month, following resident criticism and a split among city leaders over privacy, data access and the technology’s role in policing.The cameras, located mainly around Ford Road...
Key takeaway Westland City Councilwoman Melissa Sampey said recent council meetings drew repeated public comments questioning whether the technology is worth the cost and what it means for privacy.
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Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Westland will remove its 10 Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras when the city’s contract expires at the end of the month, following resident criticism and a split among city leaders over privacy, data access and the technology’s role in policing.The cameras, located mainly around Ford Road...
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