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St. Paul City Council president speaks out on call to end Flock camera use: ‘I don’t want to take the risk’
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Renee Cooper , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 25, 2026
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Key points Rebecca Noecker recently called for ending contracts with Flock Safety. A city council president has expressed concerns about the use of certain cameras.
A city council president has expressed concerns about the use of certain cameras. Rebecca Noecker recently called for ending contracts with Flock Safety. She believes that despite possible responsible use by law enforcement, privacy risks and community distrust are significant.
The city council is expected to consider her resolution, along with a public hearing. Noecker's concerns include uncertainty about who has access to the camera data.
Further details about the situation and the upcoming council consideration are available from the source.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
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