What Flock Actually Costs Cities Across the Country

Key points

• Police departments across the United States are facing rising costs for Flock Safety surveillance cameras and software. In Covington, Georgia, annual payments grew from $40,000 in 2020 to $201,000 by August 2026.
• Multiyear contracts and discounts often expand spending over time, leaving local taxpayers with ongoing bills. Replacement costs for damaged cameras are also paid by cities, since the company keeps ownership of the equipment.
• Some towns, including Lorain County in Ohio and Killingworth in Connecticut, have decided to end their contracts.