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
2014 2014 Flock Safety Monroe MI 2024-05-20 authorize to enter into agreement 108750.0 Move to authorize the Director of Public Safety to sign the agreement in the with Flock Safety in the amount of $108,750 to install cameras with FLOCK OS advanced and adopt the resolution allowing FLOCK to act on behalf of the City of Monroe to obtain MDOT permits to install the cameras with all services to provided July 1, 2024 or later. https://monroecitymi.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=2886&Inline=True https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/iq-monroecitymi/#m874393 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1879 1879 Flock Safety Macomb County MI 2023-06-15 approve contract 100837.0 Contract: Flock Safety - Automatic License Plate Detection Hardware and Software ($100,837.25) https://macombcomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=18173,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/macombcomi/2023/#m740020 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1526 1526 Flock Safety Hamtramck MI 2026-04-14 approve purchase and modification 94500.0 With these changes to the FLOCK Safety System the cost will increase to $94,500 a year which will continue to be budgeted out of the Federal Narcotic fund https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/cohmi/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DSYJHD4D4032 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-mi-cohmi/#m54855 flock stated 1 1 0 MI
2184 2184 Flock Safety Taylor MI 2026-03-17 renew 69600.0 To approve Flock Safety, sole source, for renewal of two (2) year agreement in an amount of $69,600 for the first year and $69,600 for the second year. https://www.cityoftaylor.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03172026-848 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoftaylor.com/#m1393189 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2185 2185 Flock Safety Taylor MI 2026-03-16 approve renewal of two-year agreement 69600.0 Resolved: To approve Flock Safety, sole source, for renewal of two (2) year agreement in an amount of $69,600 for the first year and $69,600 for the second year. https://www.cityoftaylor.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-847 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoftaylor.com/#m1393190 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2186 2186 Flock Safety Taylor MI 2026-03-03 approve renewal 69600.0 Resolved: To approve Flock Safety, sole source, for renewal of two (2) year agreement in an amount of $69,600 for the first year and $69,600 for the second year. https://www.cityoftaylor.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-843 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoftaylor.com/#m1393191 flock stated 2 0 0 MI
2187 2187 Flock Safety Taylor MI 2026-03-02 approve renewal 69600.0 Motion to approve Flock Safety, sole source, for renewal of two (2) year agreement in an amount of $69,600 for the first year and $69,600 for the second year. https://www.cityoftaylor.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03022026-842 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoftaylor.com/#m1393192 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2116 2116 Flock Safety Westland MI 2024-07-01 approve contract 67100.0 Approval of Bid for Professional services agreement from Flock Safety to deliver, install, and service ten (10) Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRS), for a period of two years; amount not to exceed $67,100. https://www.cityofwestland.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012024-824 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwestland.com/2024/#m1305004 flock ceiling 1 0 0 MI
1882 1882 Flock Safety Macomb County MI 2024-01-23 purchase 56000.0 Purchase: Flock Safety - Flock Safety Falcon Flex Cameras (15) and Software ($56,000) / Robert Doherty, Captain https://macombcomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=19277,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/macombcomi/2024/#m740119 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1883 1883 Flock Safety Macomb County MI 2024-01-25 purchase 56000.0 e) Purchase: Flock Safety - Flock Safety Falcon Flex Cameras (15) and Software ($56,000) https://macombcomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=19483,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/macombcomi/2024/#m740124 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1527 1527 Flock Safety Hamtramck MI 2023-12-12 approve contract award 53750.0 The cost to install 15 ALPR cameras and the corresponding technology is $53,750 for the first year. https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/cohmi/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=CXRKV953612E https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-mi-cohmi/2023/#m54918 flock stated 1 1 0 MI
1528 1528 Flock Safety Hamtramck MI 2023-09-12 consider contract award 53750.0 The cost to install 15 ALPR cameras and the corresponding technology is $53,750 for the first year. https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/cohmi/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=CUTTL8718501 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-mi-cohmi/2023/#m54924 flock stated 2 1 0 MI
1529 1529 Flock Safety Hamtramck MI 2023-08-22 approve contract award 53750.0 The cost to install 15 ALPR cameras and the corresponding technology is $53,750 for the first year. https://go.boarddocs.com/mi/cohmi/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=CTWSBW71F23C https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-mi-cohmi/2023/#m54925 flock stated 3 1 0 MI
1889 1889 Flock Safety Cass County MI 2022-10-06 approve 53000.0 M-195-22 – Motion to approve proposal from Flock Safety for ten-unit investigative camera system at a cost of $53,000.00 including a one-time setup fee and 2 years of service to be paid for from the CDET Fund – Commissioner Jones https://casscomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=288,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/casscomi/2022/#m747963 flock proposed 1 1 0 MI
2044 2044 Flock Safety Berrien County MI 2025-01-23 approve requisition 52500.0 75803|Flock Safety Flock Safety Falcon Cameras and related software. 52,500.00 Sheriff https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01232025-6543 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/berriencountymi.gov/2025/#m1048882 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1515 1515 Flock Safety Romulus MI 2026-04-08 approve 47500.0 Motion to approve Flock Safety contract, not to exceed $47,500.00 https://www.romulusgov.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04082026-333 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/romulusgov.com/#m24373 flock ceiling 1 0 0 MI
1802 1802 Flock Safety Berrien County MI 2026-06-25 waiver presented 25000.0 2026-06-04-04 Flock Safety Flock Mobile Security Trailer Sheriff $25,000 $25,000 https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-7450 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/berriencountymi.gov/#m587262 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1803 1803 Flock Safety Berrien County MI 2026-06-11 approve requisition 25000.0 85027|Flock Safety Flock mobile security trailer - subscription 25,000.00 Sheriff 2026 https://www.berriencountymi.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-7418 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/berriencountymi.gov/#m587313 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1974 1974 Flock Safety Allen Park MI 2024-10-08 authorized expenditure 24000.0 The DDA Board of Directors authorized the expenditure of $24,000 in support of operating eight (8) Flock cameras located within the DDA district and used by the Police Department. https://cityofallenpark.org/Documents/Agenda%20&%20Minutes/City%20Council/2024/Packet/Council%20Packet%20100824.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofallenpark.org/2024/#m839818 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1975 1975 Flock Safety Allen Park MI 2024-09-26 approve payment for second year 24000.0 Approval to pay $24,000 in service fees to support the second year of 8 Flock Cameras being used in the DDA district https://cityofallenpark.org/DDA/Doc%20Center%20Docs/Agendas%20and%20Minutes/DDA%20Board%20Agenda%2009-26-2024.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-cityofallenpark.org/2024/#m840073 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2083 2083 Flock Safety New Baltimore MI 2023-05-22 approve renewal 22500.0 Flock Safety $22,500.00 — Police Flock Cameras one (1) year annual renewal fee https://www.cityofnewbaltimore.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05222023-1034 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewbaltimore.org/2023/#m1269159 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2084 2084 Flock Safety New Baltimore MI 2023-05-08 approve consent agenda 22500.0 Flock Safety $22,500.00 — Police Flock Cameras one (1) year annual renewal fee https://www.cityofnewbaltimore.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05082023-1029 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewbaltimore.org/2023/#m1269160 flock stated 2 0 0 MI
2113 2113 Flock Safety Westland MI 2026-01-22 approve payments of the vouchers 21500.0 Flock Safety $21,500.00 https://www.cityofwestland.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01222026-1281 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwestland.com/#m1304553 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2080 2080 Flock Safety New Baltimore MI 2023-12-18 approve the quote and 5-year renewal contract 17500.0 Motion by Covert, second by Hayman to approve the request from Randy Blackburn, Chief of Policefor approval of the quote and 5-year renewal contract with in the amount of $17,500 for flock cameras from Flock Safety. https://www.cityofnewbaltimore.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12182023-1099 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewbaltimore.org/2023/#m1269143 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2081 2081 Flock Safety New Baltimore MI 2023-11-27 approve the request from Randy Blackburn, Chief of Police, for approval of the quote and 5-year renewal contract 17500.0 Motion by Hayman, second by Duffy to approve the request from Randy Blackburn, Chief of Police, for approval of the quote and 5-year renewal contract with in the amount of $17,500 for flock cameras from Flock Safety. https://www.cityofnewbaltimore.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11272023-1092 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewbaltimore.org/2023/#m1269145 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2085 2085 Flock Safety New Baltimore MI 2023-04-24 approve consent agenda (including Flock Safety line item) 8250.0 Flock Safety $8,250.00 ~ Professional Services, Implementation Fee, LDFA https://www.cityofnewbaltimore.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04242023-1023 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewbaltimore.org/2023/#m1269162 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2086 2086 Flock Safety New Baltimore MI 2023-04-10 approval of consent agenda 8250.0 Flock Safety $8,250.00 — Professional Services, Implementation Fee, LDFA https://www.cityofnewbaltimore.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04102023-1015 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewbaltimore.org/2023/#m1269164 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2378 2378 Flock Safety Wayne MI 2026-08-03 approve to proceed with Flock Camera insurance 4000.0 Approval to proceed with Flock Camera insurance offered by Flock Safety of Atlanta, GA in the amount of $4000.00 to be paid from the Police Department Capital Outlay Budget (R. Strong) https://www.cityofwayne.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-404 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwayne.com/#m19636514 flock stated 1 0 0 MI

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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);