Lubbock Residents Petition to Ban City’s Flock Cameras and ALPR Network Amid Criticism
In Lubbock, the city's Flock cameras and ALPR network are facing criticism, prompting a petition to ban the system.
Lubbock, TX, September 24, 2026 —
LUBBOCK, TX – A growing wave of criticism is targeting Lubbock’s implementation of Flock cameras and an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network. In response, a citizen petition has been initiated with the stated goal of banning the technology within the city.
The trend summary indicates that the city’s deployment of Flock cameras and its associated ALPR system is the subject of public concern. However, specific details regarding the nature of this criticism, such as the particular concerns raised by residents or community groups, were not provided in the available summary. The summary also did not specify the entity or individuals leading the petition drive, nor did it detail the exact number of signatures collected or the specific date on which the petition was launched.
Further information regarding the timeline of the system’s adoption by the city of Lubbock, the vendors involved, or any official statements from city officials or law enforcement concerning the current criticism is also not detailed in the provided summary. Similarly, details about any permit status, inspection outcomes, or code violations related to the Flock cameras and ALPR network were not included. The summary also does not mention any specific amounts of fines or penalties associated with the technology’s operation or any subsequent actions taken by the city or its residents in response to these issues.
The call for a ban reflects a growing sentiment among some residents who are questioning the presence and use of such surveillance technologies. Without further details from the trend summary, it is unclear what specific events or revelations have precipitated this organized opposition. The petition’s core objective, as stated, is the complete removal of the Flock cameras and ALPR network from the city’s infrastructure. The summary does not specify what will happen next in relation to the petition or any potential response from city authorities.
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