Did you know that the city of Saint Paul signed a contract with Flock on February 12, 2025 to install a total of 16 Flock camera systems across our city? Did you also know that Saint Paul's Flock data was accessed by DHS during Operation Metro Surge? Or did you know that all Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD) squad cars have similar technology made by Axon installed in them? Did you know that SPPD also recently expanded their contract with Skydio, to inlcude new AI and ALRP-capable surveillance drones?

These tools are AI-powered cameras that capture and analyze images of all passing vehicles, storing details like your car's location, date, and time. These cameras collect data on millions of vehicles without warrants and regardless of whether the driver is suspected of a crime. This is mass surveillance without effective oversight.

The Saint Paul City Council has the power to terminate the existing Axon, Flock and Skydio contracts, block new deployments, and refuse renewals. Your voice matters — constituent calls and emails are one of the most effective drivers of local policy.

Our demands include the following:

1. DO NOT INSTALL OR DEPLOY any additional ALPR/LPR, or AI-powered surveillance devices including unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in Saint Paul, effective immediately.

2. DO NOT RENEW OR EXPAND any existing contracts with Axon, Flock Safety, or Skydio.

3. REQUIRE THE INVENTORY AND DISCLOSURE of all mobile and/or non-stationary ALPR/LPR devices, by the Saint Paul Police Department or any other City department or agency.

4. ACTIVELY WORK to cancel the City's current Axon, Flock Safety and Skydio contracts and arrange for the removal or obstruction of all existing devices.

5. SUPPORT A CITY-WIDE BAN on all Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered surveillance tools.

Take a moment to send a letter to our city's leaders and say no to mass surveillance!