surveillance_spending

A DISCOVERY INDEX of surveillance and police-technology dollar figures found in local government meeting records across 130+ named vendors — NOT a table of confirmed spending, and NOT safe to SUM. An audit on 2026-07-29 found aggregate views were adding amounts that must not be added: the same procurement recurs at committee, council, approval, amendment and renewal stages; "not to exceed" figures are authorization ceilings, not payments. Use the canned query "the CONSERVATIVE total" for any number you intend to publish, and "data-quality report" to see what is flagged. Columns added for this: `amount_type` (stated / ceiling / proposed / recommended / estimated), `dup_rank` (>1 = redundant copy), `geo_suspect` (city disagrees with the source link), `anomaly` (implausible figure), `state_norm` (normalized state). Vendors covered include ALPR (Flock, Vigilant, Genetec), body cameras/tasers (Axon, WatchGuard, Utility, Getac), gunshot detection (ShotSpotter/SoundThinking), face recognition (Clearview AI, DataWorks Plus), fingerprint biometrics (Idemia AFIS/Livescan, filed separately under `sv:biometrics`), data fusion and OSINT (Fusus, Peregrine, LexisNexis Accurint, Thomson Reuters CLEAR), phone forensics (Cellebrite, GrayKey, Magnet), drones (Skydio, BRINC, DJI), cameras/VMS (Verkada, Avigilon), cell-site simulators, CAD/RMS records systems, photo enforcement, jail-call and student monitoring. Every row carries a VERBATIM quote from the minutes and a link to the source document, and a row only publishes if that quote was found character-for-character in the source text. READ THE `ledger` COLUMN: `sv:<category>:<vendor>`. `radio_infra` (two-way radios), `rms` (records/CAD software), `biometrics` (fingerprints) and `not_surveillance` are NOT surveillance sensors — exclude them before quoting any surveillance figure.

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Link rowid vendor city state spend_date product amount ▲ quote source_document mytown_record ledger amount_type dup_rank geo_suspect anomaly state_norm
2350 2350 Flock Group, Inc Oshkosh WI 2026-03-31 renew 163500.0 Approve Two-year Renewal of Flock Group, Inc Service Agreement for License Plate Reader Technology ($163,500) https://public.destinyhosted.com/agenda_publish.cfm?id=67456&mt=ALL&get_month=3&get_year=2026&dsp=min&seq=169 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/aq-67456/#m6748603 flock stated 1 1 0 WI
2351 2351 Flock Group, Inc. Oshkosh WI 2026-04-21 approve renewal 163500.0 Approve Two-year Renewal of Flock Group, Inc Service Agreement for License Plate Reader Technology ($163,500) https://public.destinyhosted.com/agenda_publish.cfm?id=67456&mt=ALL&get_month=4&get_year=2026&dsp=min&seq=199 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/aq-67456/#m6748611 flock stated 1 1 0 WI
1609 1609 Flock Appleton WI 2023-12-11 Motion to amend resolution to reallocate ARPA funds 125000.0 Motion to amend resolution to reallocate ARPA funds (within the Community Wellness, Mental Health, and Violence Prevention fund) to move $125,000 to lost revenue fund to allow for the leasing of an additional 10 Flock cameras. https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2023/12/5431_M_Finance_Committee_23-12-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofappleton/2023/#m243354 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1991 1991 Flock Safety Mequon WI 2023-11-14 approve contract 101300.0 RESOLUTION 4092 A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Deployment of Eight (8) Automated License Plate Reader Cameras with Flock Safety of Atlanta, Georgia in the Amount of $101,300, for the Period January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028 https://mequonwi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1529,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mequonwi/#m851579 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1992 1992 Flock Safety Mequon WI 2023-11-14 approve contract 101300.0 A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Deployment of Eight (8) Automated License Plate Reader Cameras with Flock Safety of Atlanta, Georgia in the Amount of $101,300, for the Period January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028 https://mequonwi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1574,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mequonwi/2023/#m851580 flock stated 2 0 0 WI
1993 1993 Flock Safety Mequon WI 2023-11-14 approve contract 101300.0 RESOLUTION 4092 - A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Deployment of Eight (8) Automated License Plate Reader Cameras with Flock Safety of Atlanta, Georgia in the Amount of $101,300, for the Period January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028. https://mequonwi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=573,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mequonwi/2023/#m851585 flock stated 2 0 0 WI
1994 1994 Flock Safety Mequon WI 2024-01-09 approved agreement for deployment 101300.0 RESOLUTION 4092 A Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Deployment of Eight (8) Automated License Plate Reader Cameras with Flock Safety of Atlanta, Georgia in the Amount of $101,300, for the Period January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2028 https://mequonwi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1530,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mequonwi/2024/#m851605 flock stated 2 0 0 WI
2059 2059 Flock Cameras Oconto County WI 2025-11-06 approve grant application 90000.0 School provided an overview of the grant application for the Oconto County Sheriff's Office-Flock Cameras, Following discussion, motion by Bulin/Kopp to approve the grant application in the amount of $90,000.00 covering a five year agreement. https://www.ocontocountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11062025-1047 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ocontocountywi.gov/2025/#m1183347 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2060 2060 Flock Oconto County WI 2025-10-08 approved a grant request 90000.0 At the last meeting, the committee approved a grant request from the Oconto County Sheriff’s Office for 6 flock cameras. The five year agreement was approved at the requested amount of $90,000.00 https://www.ocontocountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10082025-837 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ocontocountywi.gov/2025/#m1183930 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2092 2092 Flock Safety Menomonie WI 2024-02-19 approve purchase 57900.0 MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Solberg, and carried on roll call vote to approve the Police Department purchase of the Flock Camera System as presented with ARPA funds in the amount of $57,900. https://www.menomonie-wi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02192024-230 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/menomonie-wi.gov/#m1274110 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1685 1685 Flock Safety West Allis WI 2022-03-01 authorizing the single source purchase 32750.0 Resolution relative to authorizing the single source purchase of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Camera services for a sum of $32,750.00 (year 1) and $27,500 (subsequent years) from Flock Safety. https://westalliswi.legistar1.com/westalliswi/meetings/2022/3/7929_M_Common_Council_22-03-01_Meeting_Minutes_(short).pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westalliswi/2022/#m364197 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2124 2124 Flock Buffalo County WI 2024-05-13 applied for grant 30000.0 It will go towards 2 flock cameras and around $30,000 will go towards the new K-9 squad. https://www.buffalocountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132024-2832 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/buffalocountywi.gov/#m1318231 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2171 2171 Flock Prescott WI 2024-07-08 recommend 29000.0 Committee Member Otwell motioned to recommend the four camera Flock solution at a cost of $29,000 to be paid out of remaining ARPA funds to be considered by City Council, seconded by Committee Member Hintz. https://www.prescottwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082024-961 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/prescottwi.gov/2024/#m1387640 flock recommended 1 0 0 WI
2172 2172 Flock Group Inc. Prescott WI 2024-07-08 approve contract 29000.0 Resolution 31-24 Approving an Agreement between the City of Prescott and Flock Group Inc. for the Implementation of a Flock Camera System for $29,000 https://www.prescottwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082024-962 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/prescottwi.gov/2024/#m1387828 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2173 2173 Flock Group Inc. Prescott WI 2024-06-24 approve agreement 29000.0 Resolution 31-24 Approving an Agreement between the City of Prescott and Flock Group Inc. for the Implementation of a Flock Camera System for $29,000 https://www.prescottwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242024-959 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/prescottwi.gov/2024/#m1387829 flock stated 2 0 0 WI
1990 1990 Flock Mequon WI 2023-10-09 budget 20000.0 Increase Flock Cameras from 6 to 8; Approve 5-Year Contract Pricing @ $20,000/Year $5,000 https://mequonwi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=137,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mequonwi/2023/#m851555 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2100 2100 Flock Weston WI 2025-08-21 approve contract 18000.0 Motioned by Zeyghami/Jablonski to Approve the Flock Camera Contract for a 5-Year Contract in the Amount of $18,000.00. https://www.westonwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08212025-1813 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westonwi.gov/2025/#m1286971 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2101 2101 Flock Safety Weston WI 2025-07-24 approve contract 18000.0 Motioned by Zeyghami/Jablonski to Approve the Flock Camera Contract for a 5-Year Contract in the Amount of $18,000.00. https://www.westonwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07242025-1801 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westonwi.gov/2025/#m1286972 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1925 1925 Flock Safety Antigo WI 2023-02-15 approve purchase 17100.0 The cost of the Flock Safety license plate reading cameras is as follows: First year (2023): $2,500.00 each camera plus a $350.00 per camera installation fee for a total of $17,100.00. https://antigowi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=733,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/antigowi/2023/#m780886 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1926 1926 Flock Safety Antigo WI 2023-03-08 purchase 17100.0 Purchase Six Flock Safety License Plate Reading Cameras for two year pilot program for a cost of $17,100 (2023) and $15,000 (2024) https://antigowi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=370,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/antigowi/2023/#m780893 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1989 1989 Flock Camera System Mequon WI 2022-10-06 budget 16500.0 Flock Camera System 1.00 16,500.00 16,500.00 https://mequonwi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=135,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mequonwi/2022/#m851344 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
2132 2132 Flock Horicon WI 2025-10-30 approved preliminary budget 14845.0 Chief Berken explained the $14,845 increase for Flock cameras in 2026. https://www.horiconwi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10302025-1419 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/horiconwi.gov/2025/#m1338538 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1871 1871 Flock De Pere WI 2022-06-14 authorize expenditure 10800.0 I am therefore requesting approval to spend $10,800 to purchase 4 Flock ALPR cameras on a one-year trial basis. https://deperewi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1884,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/deperewi/2022/#m730915 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1872 1872 Flock De Pere WI 2022-06-21 authorize expenditure 10800.0 I am therefore requesting approval to spend $10,800 to purchase 4 Flock ALPR cameras on a one-year trial basis. https://deperewi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1789,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/deperewi/2022/#m730919 flock stated 2 0 0 WI
1607 1607 Flock System Appleton WI 2023-10-23 budget adjustment 9465.0 Fund Balance Applied + $9,465 Misc Equipment + $9,465 To record use of fund balance towards costs related to Flock System https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2023/10/5363_M_Finance_Committee_23-10-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofappleton/2023/#m243313 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1608 1608 Flock Safety Appleton WI 2023-11-08 proposed budget amendment to add funds for Flock Safety Cameras 8000.0 23-1362 Add $8,000 to Police Other Contracts/Obligations for Flock Safety Cameras https://legistar1.granicus.com/cityofappleton/meetings/2023/11/5395_M_Common_Council_23-11-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofappleton/2023/#m243335 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1929 1929 Flock Group, Inc Antigo WI 2024-03-13 purchase 7726.0 INV-32991 Flock Safety Falcon License Plate Readers 7,726.03 https://antigowi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=382,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/antigowi/2024/#m781005 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1817 1817 FLOCK GROUP, INC Buffalo County WI 2026-07-16 purchase 6000.0 FLOCK GROUP, INC07429 6,000.00 https://www.buffalocountywi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-3247 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/buffalocountywi.gov/#m618369 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1721 1721 Flock Safety Glendale WI 2025-04-14 approve contract 4250.0 Review and Possible Action: Approval - Flock Safety Camera Subscription for Good Hope Road, not to Exceed $4,250 https://glendalewi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=38,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/glendalewi/2025/#m469970 flock ceiling 1 0 0 WI
2204 2204 Flock Calumet County WI 2023-08-02 discussed budget for 3000.0 Bries advised the re would be a contract with Flock and the cost is $3,000.00 per camera . https://www.co.calumet.wi.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08022023-1916 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/co.calumet.wi.us/2023/#m1428598 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1686 1686 Flock Safety West Allis WI 2023-06-15 Request Approval to allocate 2500.0 Request Approval: Allocate $2500 to the WA Business Improvement District for Flock Safety Camera https://westalliswi.legistar1.com/westalliswi/meetings/2023/6/8355_M_Police_and_Fire_Commission_23-06-15_Meeting_Minutes_(short).pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/westalliswi/2023/#m364426 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1927 1927 Flock Safety Antigo WI 2023-12-20 request to enter into five-year contract 2500.0 Request to enter into five-year contract with Flock Safety for six license plate reading cameras to maintain a price of $2500 per camera over the life of the contract. https://antigowi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=949,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/antigowi/2023/#m780985 flock stated 1 0 0 WI
1928 1928 Flock Safety Antigo WI 2024-01-10 enter into a five-year contract 2500.0 Flock Safety has now offered a five-year contract for current customers to lock in the current price of $2,500 per camera for the next five years with Flock Safety indicating pricing is increasing to $3,000 if the five-year contract is not signed; https://antigowi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=339,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/antigowi/2024/#m780991 flock stated 1 0 0 WI

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CREATE TABLE surveillance_spending (
  vendor TEXT, city TEXT, state TEXT, spend_date TEXT, product TEXT,
  amount REAL, quote TEXT, source_document TEXT, mytown_record TEXT, ledger TEXT, amount_type TEXT, dup_rank INTEGER, geo_suspect INTEGER, anomaly INTEGER, state_norm TEXT);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_vendor ON surveillance_spending(vendor);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_state ON surveillance_spending(state);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_amount ON surveillance_spending(amount);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_ledger ON surveillance_spending(ledger);