Flock

Flock Is Officially Cancelled and Sam Doyle Is Heading to Council

A big week in Mountlake Terrace. Thank you to everyone who showed up.

If You Give a Flock a Cookie

It systematically deprives you of your freedom and privacy bit by bit

Waiting on Flock, Watching the Election

Headlines from Adams County, a pause in Mountlake Terrace, and why November could change the outcome.

Tonight, We Paused Flock

Gratitude from a hotel room in Denver

Reminder: Tonight’s Public Hearing on Flock

Stronger drafts are on the table. Tell Council to adopt reforms, or—best—cancel before installation.

WSDOT Doesn’t Want Flock Cameras on Their Roads

State transportation officials appear to be steering clear of Flock. Here’s what that might mean for Mountlake Terrace.

Progress on Flock Revisions — Next Stop Sept. 25

New drafts reflect community input and stronger oversight, but key risks remain. Here’s what’s improved, and what residents should push for next.

Speak Up Sept. 25: Flock and Community Policing Advisory Board

Council will review Flock policy and the advisory board. Show up and share: Good, Better, Best paths forward.

Council to Review Public Safety Costs Thursday — Flock Adds to the Bill

The $27,000 contract is just the start. Litigation, records requests, and fee hikes could make Flock far more expensive.

Stanwood Pauses Flock — After the Same Warning Our Lawyers Raised

Stanwood has turned off its Flock cameras while courts decide if the footage is a public record. Our own legal team warned of this exact risk — but Council never saw it.

Sedona Shows It’s Not Too Late to Say No to Flock

Another city just pulled the plug on Flock cameras—citing dishonesty and hidden federal data-sharing. Our council can still reconsider too.

Councilmember Paige Shows Leadership: "Flock misled us. I don't trust them"

Paige stated, "I no longer want to do business with them."

Where Would the Cameras Go? Here’s the Map.

From Cedar Way to Lakeview Drive — a closer look at the nine sites Mountlake Terrace identified for Flock cameras.

Do Our Actions Match Our Proclamations?

Celebrating our community’s diversity while moving ahead with Flock surveillance cameras highlights a contradiction we can’t ignore.

Oak Park Cancelled Its Flock Contract. Here’s Their Message to Mountlake Terrace.

When Oak Park’s leaders voted to cancel their Flock camera contract this month, they shared a clear warning for other cities. Their message: surveillance isn’t worth the risk.

The Secret Network Flock and CBP Didn’t Want You to Know About

80,000 cameras. Federal access. Washington included. And local police didn’t even know.

The MLT Flock Contract and Process: What the Public Records Show

I put in a public records request to understand the Flock contract process. Here's what I found.

From Mailboxes to Mass Surveillance: Why is the Postal Service a Top Agency with Access to Flock Data?

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is one of the top agencies with access to Flock data. They are also assisting DHS with immigration enforcement.

Flock Caught in a Lie

New investigation reveals Flock misled local police about federal access.

From MLT to DHS: A Concrete Example of the "Backdoor" Problem

A new report reveals how a federal agent gained backdoor access to a Flock system.

From MLT to DHS: Connecting the Dots

Does a partnership with a neighboring city expose our private data to federal agencies? The evidence says yes.

Flock Under Congressional Investigation + Local MLT Coverage

From cities canceling contracts to Congress demanding answers, Flock Safety is facing national scrutiny — and the debate continues here in Mountlake Terrace.

August 7 Council Recap: Oversight, Guardrails, and What Comes Next

Your feedback is making a difference. Council discussed new guardrails for the Flock cameras and what comes next.

Eyes Opened

Flock Oversight Takes Shape, But Gaps Remain