Police Surveillance Companies Adapt Amid Contract Cancellations

Why it matters locally: While no specific New Jersey municipalities have been identified in the national reporting, cities and townships across the state that utilize or are considering surveillance technology may find their contracts and operations impacted by this national trend. Concerns raised by privacy experts regarding surveillance technologies are relevant to discussions within local governments throughout New Jersey, including those managed by entities like the Township of Rochelle Park Offices or Borough of Wood-Ridge.

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Dozens of cities have ended their contracts with Flock, a company providing surveillance technology. Some of these municipalities are now exploring agreements with other surveillance companies. Privacy experts state that other companies offering similar surveillance technologies present concerns comparable to those raised about Flock. These experts indicate that the fundamental issues surrounding such systems remain regardless of the specific vendor.