A Flock camera in Oshkosh. March 31, 2026. PC: Fox 11 Online
KAUKAUNA, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Kaukauna Police announced the city of Kaukauna did not renew its contract with Flock Safety, the makers of Flock cameras.
The announcement comes as many other cities in Northeast Wisconsin have decided to end services with Flock, including Appleton, Grand Chute, Oshkosh, and Sturgeon Bay. For the most part, the cities are making this decision based on privacy concerns like data sharing. Though the cameras have been used recently in finding crime suspects, such as with an Appleton vandalism case at the start of the month.
Though these localities won’t work with Flock, many are working to find a new vendor for automated license plate reader (ALPR) services. Appleton officials are working to establish new standards for ALPR services before installing new cameras.
Menominee, Michigan also cancelled its contract with Flock earlier this year. Green Bay is one of the few Northeast Wisconsin cities to still maintain a contract with Flock.
“It is not fiscally responsible for the city to continue to invest in the Flock Cameras with the concerns that have been raised and the inability to partner with area communities,” said Kaukauna Chief of Police Jamie Graff in a news release. “We are now working with Flock to deactivate the equipment and remove it from the city.”
The news release goes on to say the city and Kaukauna Police are committed to, “using effective tools and investigative strategies to support public safety,” but it does not clarify if Kaukauna will also look for a new ALPR vendor.
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