FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News from Progress Michigan
October 29, 2026
Contact: Levi Teitel, levi@progressmichigan.org
NEW POLL: Majority of Michiganders Oppose Flock Cameras
MICHIGAN — Recent polling conducted by Progress Michigan in partnership with Public Policy Polling found that more than half of Michiganders are opposed to Flock Safety cameras being used by police departments around the country, with majorities of both Democrats and independents being strongly opposed. Flock cameras can be used for discriminatory purposes and violating people’s privacy.
In the same poll, half of Michiganders are very concerned about new forms of technology-based surveillance while a third are somewhat concerned. These concerns aren’t misguided; earlier this month, reports suggested several metro Detroit police agencies were using Flock data to aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). When these technologies are not regulated and safeguarded, Michigan citizens face the brunt.
“Michiganders have the right to know when government agencies are obtaining information on them and how they are using it,” said Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan. “We have repeatedly seen how Flock cameras exploit individuals’ privacy and are used in conjunction with ICE to further wreak havoc on communities across Michigan. If we take a simple lesson from Orwell’s 1984, too much surveillance can make us all less free to live our lives — and Flock cameras go too far for a majority of voters. It’s clear that Michiganders are concerned with Flock cameras popping up in their neighborhoods and the immense power they hold to watch our every move.”
Recent reporting has shown how Flock cameras used by police departments around the country as license plate scanners can be used for discriminatory searches, violating individuals’ privacy. Do you strongly support, somewhat support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose the use of Flock cameras in your community?
In general, how concerned are you about new forms of technology-based surveillance: very concerned, somewhat concerned, or not concerned at all?
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