Fort Wayne Ends Flock Surveillance Cameras | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Fort Wayne is shutting down its controversial Flock license plate cameras, officially ending a program funded by a DOJ grant after city council voted against renewing the contract. Mayor Sharon Tucker made the final call to remove the tech, citing public concerns over mass surveillance and privacy — even as police credit the cameras for solving crimes. A local group, De-Flock Fort Wayne, pushed for a complete ban, arguing the council must prevent future invasive systems. The mayor now plans to disable the system quickly while exploring new tech — all with a renewed focus on transparency and…