Documented Incident
Unauthorized Flock license plate reader found on public land in Millcreek, Utah
First reported: August 13, 2026 · 1 source
A Flock Safety automated license plate reader was discovered near Millcreek Common in Millcreek, Utah, with no city contract or authorization on record, according to reporting by 2News. City Council member Thom DeSirant said the city did not approve the installation and does not know who did; neither Millcreek nor Unified Police holds a Flock contract tied to the device. The camera has been removed and placed in storage while the city investigates and audits other nearby Flock units. Flock Safety had not responded to the outlet's request for comment by publication.
An ALPR appearing on public property without any identifiable contract or approval raises unresolved questions about who controls the resulting plate data and what oversight exists — issues other jurisdictions may face as camera networks expand through informal or unrecorded arrangements.
Key facts
- The Flock ALPR was found near Millcreek Common; the city says it did not authorize the installation and does not know who did.
- Neither Millcreek nor Unified Police reportedly holds a Flock contract associated with the device.
- The camera is in storage pending a city investigation, and Millcreek is auditing other Flock units in the area for legal placement.
- Local parent Sarah Whitley first raised concerns about the camera; state Sen. Stephanie Pitcher said the central issue is data collection, retention and search access, and suggested lawmakers may need transparency requirements.
- For contrast, the article notes Garfield County Sheriff's Office has installed eight Flock cameras on major highways and states searches must be tied to legitimate law-enforcement investigations.
- It remains unknown who installed the device or what happened to any plate data it collected.
Sources
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- A Mystery Flock Camera Appeared in a City – and Nobody Knows Who Installed It (Gadget Review, August 13, 2026)
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Updated August 14, 2026. Corrections: blockflock@bytebunny.io. See all documented incidents or search the full article archive.