The Perris City Council on Tuesday voted to suspend their contract with surveillance company Flock Safety. The decision comes after pressure from residents concerned about their privacy.
The council first voted to sign a contract agreement with Flock Safety in March of 2024. The company installed 104 license plate recognition cameras at intersections throughout the city for roughly $650,000. That contract expired in June.
At the meeting, the Riverside County Sheriff’s department gave a presentation sharing how Flock Safety’s technology has helped the agency reduce crime…