Gardner Rejects Flock Surveillance Cameras | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Gardner, Kansas, just said no to Flock Safety’s automated license plate cameras—voting not to renew their contract amid growing concerns over privacy and mass surveillance. While Flock touts the tech as a tool for faster crime response and missing person recovery, critics warn of unchecked data collection. The city’s lone camera contrasts with nearby Johnson County’s non-Flock systems, highlighting local choices in this national debate. Flock has pledged new oversight measures, but Gardner’s decision signals a community pushing back against unchecked surveillance—even if it means sacrificing…