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
1835 1835 Flock Group, Inc. Temple TX 2025-08-21 authorizing the purchase, installation, and subscription fees 904677.0 Consider adopting a resolution authorizing the purchase, installation, and subscription fees for license plate readers, drone as a first responder devices, and associated software from Flock Group, Inc. in the estimated amount of $904,677.33. https://cityoftemple.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/14905 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoftemple/2025/#m655651 flock estimated 1 0 0 TX
1642 1642 Flock Group, Inc. Killeen TX 2025-03-04 authorizing the procurement 488250.0 Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of a Flock Safety Camera System from Flock Group, Inc., in the amount of $488,250 utilizing grant, city and state forfeiture funds. https://legistar.granicus.com/killeen/meetings/2025/3/2167_A_City_Council_25-03-04_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/killeen/2025/#m298279 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
1858 1858 Flock Group, Inc. Addison TX 2025-10-28 authorize agreement 266132.0 Present, discuss, and consider action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a managed services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the license plate reader solutions to provide hardware, software, maintenance, and support in an amount not to exceed $266,132.50 due at signing, with an annual recurring fee of $238,220.00; and providing an effective date. https://addisontexas.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1709 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/addisontexas/2025/#m680694 flock ceiling 1 0 0 TX
2343 2343 Flock Group, Inc. Addison TX 2025-10-28 authorize the City Manager to execute a managed services agreement 266132.0 Present, discuss, and consider action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a managed services agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for the license plate reader solutions to provide hardware, software, maintenance, and support in an amount not to exceed $266,132.50 due at signing, with an annual recurring fee of $238,220.00; and providing an effective date. https://agendas.addisontx.gov/agenda_publish.cfm?id=&mt=ALL&get_month=10&get_year=2025&dsp=ag&seq=7484 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/aq-agendas-addisontx-gov/2025/#m6318859 flock ceiling 2 0 0 TX
1833 1833 Flock Group, Inc. Temple TX 2024-11-07 ratify grant application and authorize acceptance of funding 250000.0 Consider adopting a resolution ratifying a grant application and authorizing the City Manager to accept funding from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority’s FY 2025 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant for the purchase, installation, and subscription fee for license plate readers and audio detection devices from Flock Group, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia in the estimated amount of $250,000. https://cityoftemple.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/13148 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoftemple/2024/#m655470 flock estimated 1 0 0 TX
1834 1834 Flock Group, Inc. Temple TX 2025-07-03 ratifying the purchase 249300.0 Consider adopting a resolution ratifying the purchase, installation, and subscription fee for license plate readers and audio detection devices from Flock Group, Inc. in the estimated amount of $249,300. https://cityoftemple.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/14437 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoftemple/2025/#m655612 flock estimated 1 0 0 TX
1719 1719 Flock Group, Inc. College Station TX 2025-09-25 presentation, discussion, and possible action on a hardware and software agreement 240509.0 Presentation, discussion, and possible action on a hardware and software agreement with Flock Group, Inc. not to exceed $240,509 for cameras on Texas Department of Transportation roads; and presentation, discussion, and possible action on a hardware and software agreement with Flock Group, Inc. not to exceed $154,589.10 for cameras on Non-Texas Department of Transportation roads. https://collegestationtx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5658,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/collegestationtx/2025/#m466992 flock ceiling 1 0 0 TX
1724 1724 Flock Group, Inc. Midland TX 2026-01-27 authorizing the execution of a sole-source, 24-month subscription contract 225500.0 2026-013 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SOLE-SOURCE, 24-MONTH SUBSCRIPTION CONTRACT WITH FLOCK GROUP, INC. FOR A LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION CAMERA SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED SOFTWARE AT AN ANNUAL COST OF $225,500.00; AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES) (SET THE STANDARD FOR A SAFE AND SECURE CITY) https://midlandtx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3097,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/midlandtx/#m475489 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
1535 1535 Flock Group, Inc. Arlington TX 2025-06-24 approve a two-year sole source contract 150000.0 Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve a two-year sole source contract for Flock Safety software and maintenance subscription, with Flock Group, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia, in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and execute any and all documents necessary to carry out such contract. https://arlingtontx.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=5173 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-arlingtontx/2025/#m69785 flock ceiling 1 0 0 TX
1917 1917 Flock Group, Inc. Celina TX 2025-12-09 authorize the purchase 140000.0 Consider and act to authorize the purchase of Flock Cameras through Flock Group, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, with $112,000.00 to be reimbursed by MVCPA Grant. https://celinatx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4077,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/celinatx/2025/#m760967 flock ceiling 1 0 0 TX
1628 1628 Flock Group, Inc. Fort Worth TX 2023-11-28 authorize a separate, sole source, agreement 70000.0 Authorize a Separate, Sole Source, Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for its Raven Audio Detection System in the Amount of $ 70,000.00 for a Two -Year Term with Renewals https://fortworthgov.legistar1.com/fortworthgov/meetings/2023/11/1402_M_CITY_COUNCIL_23-11-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/fortworthgov/2023/#m283346 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
2220 2220 Flock Group, Inc. San Benito TX 2025-04-15 approve an agreement 40200.0 ITEM 4. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLOCK GROUP , INC., AND THE CITY OF SAN BENITO FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TEN FLOCK SAFETY FALCON LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERAS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $40,200.00. https://www.cityofsanbenito.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152025-1576 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofsanbenito.com/2025/#m1449828 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
1711 1711 Flock Group, Inc. Sugar Land TX 2026-01-06 authorize Amendment No. 3 22865.0 Consideration of and action on the authorization of Amendment No. 3 to the LPR camera contract with Flock Group, Inc. consolidating leasing contracts and adding two additional license plate recognition cameras, and increasing the maximum contract amount by $22,865.06 to $2,255,855.64 for the five-year lease of the existing license plate recognition cameras. https://sugarlandtx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4805,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/sugarlandtx/#m449390 flock ceiling 1 0 0 TX
2002 2002 Flock Group, Inc. Chambers County TX 2022-07-26 discuss and consider the purchase 8550.0 Discuss and consider the purchase of three (3) license plate recognition cameras for collection stations from Flock Group, Inc. in the amount of $8,550.00 https://chamberscotx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5121,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chamberscotx/2022/#m864562 flock stated 1 0 0 TX

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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);