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Flock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contracts

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Briefings

Plymouth, Minnesota's city council voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety in September but failed to respond to the city's request. For over a month, the city's cameras remained up without acknowledgment, prompting Police Chief Eric Fadden to physically disconnect the power cords to ensure they were not functioning. The incident highlights the difficulty cities face when terminating contracts without clear communication from the vendor.

Key points

• Plymouth, Minnesota's city council voted to terminate its contract with Flock Safety in September.
• Police Chief Eric Fadden physically disconnected the power cords to the cameras after over a month of no acknowledgment.

Context

While more cities are canceling their contracts with Flock Safety, just as many are discovering how difficult that can be in some instances. Plymouth, Minnesota's city council voted to terminate its contract with Flock in September, but failed to respond to the city's request. For over a month, the cameras remained up, and the city had received no acknowledgment from the company.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single incident involving Plymouth, Minnesota. The source article states the cameras remained up for over a month but does not specify the exact duration or provide a precise date for the initial termination vote. The incident occurred after the contract was terminated, and the source does not confirm whether the cameras were actually disconnected or if the power cords were physically removed.

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