GoKawiilNorth Richland Hills demands $2.3 million for Flock camera records
Officials in North Richland Hills, Texas, have requested a $2.3 million fee before releasing public records related to Flock surveillance systems. The city claims that reviewing approximately one terabyte of data would require 14 years of work at $15 per hour, a cost deemed excessive by the requesting group. Other cities have charged varying amounts for similar records, with some providing data free of charge and others demanding tens of thousands of dollars.
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This high fee highlights ongoing tensions over transparency and access to law enforcement surveillance data. It suggests that some jurisdictions may be using costly fees to limit public scrutiny of AI-enabled camera systems, which have been linked to controversial incidents and policy changes. The case underscores broader debates about accountability and privacy in policing technology deployment.
- High fees can restrict public access to surveillance data.
- Cities vary widely in their charges for law enforcement records.
- Transparency issues may influence how surveillance technology is used and regulated.
Source: news.slashdot.org, 2026-10-06
Published there as: “Texas City Demands $2 Million For Public Records On Flock Usage”
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