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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
2041 2041 Flock Blue Springs MO 2026-07-20 budgeted 1931700.0 PS-23 Flock Safe City Program $1,931,700 https://www.bluespringsgov.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-2805 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bluespringsgov.com/#m1005494 flock stated 1 0 0 MO
2365 2365 Flock Jackson County NC 2026-05-19 proposed budget 1318543.0 Equipment: $1,318,543. Highlights under this category included computers, servers, printers, software, garage equipment, recreation equipment, law enforcement flock cameras, guns and emergency communication equipment. https://www.jacksonnc.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05192026-166 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/jacksonnc.org/#m7719083 flock stated 1 0 0 NC
1856 1856 Flock Chamblee GA 2024-04-16 authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement 559062.0 Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Flock to purchase cameras for the first phase of the Real-Time Crime Center for an approximate cost of $559,062 over the first two years. https://chambleega.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/5249 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chambleega/2024/#m679594 flock estimated 1 0 0 GA
1957 1957 Flock Martinsville city VA 2024-02-27 awarded grant funds for equipment 371850.0 Flock ALPR Camera System $371,850 https://martinsvilleva.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=944,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/martinsvilleva/2024/#m815087 flock stated 1 0 0 VA
1716 1716 Flock Palatine IL 2023-09-05 authorize contract 296625.0 Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into a Contract with Flock for the Installation of Ten License Plate Recognition Cameras and Five Situational Awareness Cameras in a Five -Year Contract Not -to-Exceed $296,625, as well as any Necessary ComEd Agreements - Approved by Voice Vote https://palatineil.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=382,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/palatineil/2023/#m461955 flock stated 1 0 0 IL
1999 1999 Flock Decatur IL 2021-11-08 budgeted 250000.0 Addition of more Flock cameras -0- $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $1,000,000 https://decaturil.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1016,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/decaturil/#m863267 flock stated 1 0 0 IL
2000 2000 Flock Decatur IL 2021-11-17 budgeted 250000.0 Addition of more Flock cameras -0- $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $1,000,000 https://decaturil.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=994,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/decaturil/#m863269 flock stated 2 0 0 IL
2001 2001 Flock Decatur IL 2021-12-06 budgeted 250000.0 Addition of more Flock cameras -0- $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $1,000,000 https://decaturil.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=941,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/decaturil/#m863270 flock stated 3 0 0 IL
1969 1969 Flock Bay Harbor Islands FL 2024-01-10 Renewal of License Plate Reader licensing and equipment 225000.0 Consideration and Approval for Renewal of License Plate Reader (LPR) licensing and equipment -Flock for a 60 -month term at a total cost not to exceed $225,000.00. https://bayharborislandsfl.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=6698,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bayharborislandsfl/2024/#m831181 flock ceiling 1 0 0 FL
2193 2193 Flock Derby KS 2023-11-14 approve a five year agreement 204850.0 Approve a five year agreement with Flock in the amount of $204,850. https://www.derbyweb.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11142023-844 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/derbyweb.com/2023/#m1402888 flock stated 1 0 0 KS
1771 1771 Flock DeKalb County GA 2023-12-19 transfer funds to purchase, install, and subscribe for 20 Flock cameras 133000.0 To Transfer $133,000 from the American Rescue Plan (ARP) grant fund assigned to Account 105744.63258.521209.01.01.602479 reserved for District 1 to DeKalb County Police Department to Fund the Purchase, Installation, and Subscription Services for 20 Flock Cameras https://dekalbcountyga.legistar1.com/dekalbcountyga/meetings/2023/12/3820_A_Board_of_Commissioners_23-12-19_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/dekalbcountyga/2023/#m556080 flock stated 1 0 0 GA
1855 1855 Flock Chamblee GA 2024-01-16 authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Flock to purchase cameras 127500.0 Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with Flock to purchase cameras for the Downtown SSD area for a cost not to exceed $127,500 over two years. https://chambleega.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/4695 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/chambleega/2024/#m679576 flock ceiling 1 0 0 GA
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
1845 1845 Flock Springfield OH 2025-11-12 budgeted 120000.0 She cited ongoing costs for systems such as Flock cameras, which were initially grant funded but will require the City to assume full subscription costs of more than $120,000 in 2026, with staff actively pursuing additional grant and alternative funding. https://springfieldohio.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/9799 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/springfieldohio/2025/#m667058 flock stated 1 0 0 OH
1921 1921 Flock Stockbridge GA 2023-12-11 approve procurement 108700.0 Approval to procurement of(18) Flock License Plate Readers with (1) Portable for the ease of deployment - $108,700. https://stockbridgega.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3588,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/stockbridgega/2023/#m764517 flock stated 1 0 0 GA
2023 2023 Flock San Jacinto CA 2024-08-20 appropriate for purchase 91500.0 Appropriate $91,500 for the purchase of Flock camera rights to facilitate the implementation of a Real Time Crime Center https://sanjacintoca.iqm2.com/Citizens/FileOpen.aspx?Type=12&ID=1033&Inline=True https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/iq-sanjacintoca/2024/#m881678 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
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
1644 1644 Flock League City TX 2023-07-31 budget 85900.0 Flock Cameras ($85,900) https://legistar1.granicus.com/LeagueCity/meetings/2023/7/2078_M_City_Council_23-07-31_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/leaguecity/2023/#m300973 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
1774 1774 Flock Floyd County GA 2023-12-12 order 85500.0 Consider request from Police to order 30 Flock Stationary cameras and installation in the amount of $85,500. https://floydcountyga.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=62 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-floydcountyga/2023/#m557046 flock stated 1 0 0 GA
2075 2075 Flock Braintree MA 2026-03-03 mitigation payment 80000.0 FIL Flock Cameras $80,000 https://www.braintreema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-1787 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/braintreema.gov/#m1231609 flock stated 1 0 0 MA
1495 1495 Flock McDonough GA 2026-07-20 approve renewal 70000.0 Request for approval to pay the Flock annual renewal invoice in the amount of $70,000.00. https://mcdonoughga.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2238,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/mcdonoughga/#m10303 flock stated 1 0 0 GA
2274 2274 Flock Goddard KS 2023-03-20 approve a two-year contract 58850.0 Chief Beagley recommended the City Council approve a two-year contract with Flock for 11 cameras in the amount of $58,850.00. https://www.goddardks.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03202023-501 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/goddardks.gov/2023/#m1520460 flock recommended 1 0 0 KS
1876 1876 Flock Lenawee County MI 2025-07-09 approve the implementation of the FLOCK LPR for a 2-yr pilot contract 55050.0 Comm. Tillotson moved to approve the implementation of the FLOCK LPR for a 2-yr pilot contract for a total of $55,050, from the CJ Allocation Fund and authorize Chair Van Doren to sign the agreement, Comm. Blanco seconded, Motion CARRIED by the following Roll Call Vote: YEAS (6) Comm. Aungst, Blanco, Daly, Stimpson, Tillotson, Van Doren. NAYS (2) Comm. Martis, Kransy. ABSENT (1): Comm. Collins. https://lenaweecomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5275,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lenaweecomi/2025/#m736738 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
1694 1694 Flock Bristol CT 2026-04-01 budget reduction 50000.0 Police Department’s budget reduced $568,920 with an overtime reduction of $250,000 and $50,000 reduction for the Flock Drone System https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12396,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/#m399326 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
2097 2097 Flock Dayton OH 2025-06-11 presented annual surveillance report noting cost 49736.0 Flock now costs $49,736 annually. https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112025-1478 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/daytonohio.gov/2025/#m1276692 flock stated 1 0 0 OH
1814 1814 Flock Calhoun County TX 2026-04-15 acknowledge and accept application for grant 48500.0 Consider and take necessary action to acknowledge and accept the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office application for the Flock Grant 2026, administered through the Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (VCAP). The grant funds 80% of the annual cost for specialized equipment used to locate, track, and reduce auto theft, with a total annual cost of $48,500.00 and a County match of $9,700.00. https://calhouncotx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=7726,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/calhouncotx/#m610306 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
2265 2265 Flock Lancaster SC 2024-09-24 budgeted 47000.0 Four (4) Flock security cameras 47,000 17,000 https://www.lancastercitysc.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09242024-133 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lancastercitysc.com/2024/#m1508839 flock stated 1 0 0 SC
1902 1902 Flock Montgomery County TX 2024-06-17 budgeted 40000.0 Additional Flock Cameras -$ 40,000.00$ 40,000.00$ https://montgomerytx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1956,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/montgomerytx/2024/#m757691 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
1903 1903 Flock Montgomery County TX 2024-07-01 budget 40000.0 Additional Flock Cameras - $ - $ 40,000.00$ https://montgomerytx.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1373,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/montgomerytx/2024/#m757695 flock stated 1 0 0 TX
1511 1511 Flock Indian Harbour Beach FL 2026-04-28 budgeted 38000.0 $38,000 for Flock cameras added in FY26 https://www.indianharbourbeach.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-359 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/indianharbourbeach.org/#m20666 flock stated 1 0 0 FL
2194 2194 Flock Overland MO 2025-06-09 budget 38000.0 Flock Cameras: $38,000 https://www.overlandmo.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092025-770 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/overlandmo.org/2025/#m1404406 flock stated 1 0 0 MO
2206 2206 Flock Coralville IA 2026-02-24 cancel contract 36000.0 Mullen also asked the council to be forthright and honest about how the $36,000.00 Flock contract was signed without Council knowledge, no legal review and no chance for the public to weigh in. https://www.coralville.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02242026-1949 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/coralville.org/#m1431860 flock stated 1 0 0 IA
2379 2379 Flock Woods Cross UT 2026-08-04 budget 35500.0 12 Flock Stationary (pole mounted) LPR x 11 10-60-310 $35,500 https://www.woodscross.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-204 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/woodscross.com/#m19666398 flock stated 1 0 0 UT
1790 1790 Flock San Dimas CA 2026-05-19 discussed existing contract 35000.0 Staff previously reported on Flock: 14 existing cameras; contract amount is $35,000 annually through Feb 2028; new units cost 5,150 dollars each. https://sandimasca.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/16758 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/sandimasca/#m572435 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1946 1946 Flock Clarkston GA 2022-09-27 budget 34500.0 Police Safety Equipment-Flock Cameras and Traffic Cones for Police Vehicles 34,500.00 https://clarkstonga.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1449,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/clarkstonga/2022/#m801745 flock stated 1 0 0 GA
1945 1945 Flock Clarkston GA 2022-09-06 budgeted 33000.0 260-3200-30-542500 Police Flock Cameras $ 33,000.00 One Time 33,000.00 - - - - - https://clarkstonga.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1230,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/clarkstonga/2022/#m801743 flock stated 1 0 0 GA
1947 1947 Flock Clarkston GA 2023-01-31 budget 33000.0 Police Flock Cameras $ 33,000.00 https://clarkstonga.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1391,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/clarkstonga/2023/#m801756 flock stated 1 0 0 GA
1948 1948 Flock Clarkston GA 2023-02-28 budget 33000.0 Police Flock Cameras $ 33,000.00 https://clarkstonga.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1399,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/clarkstonga/2023/#m801758 flock stated 2 0 0 GA
1949 1949 Flock Clarkston GA 2023-03-07 budget 33000.0 Police Flock Cameras $ 33,000.00 https://clarkstonga.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1158,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/clarkstonga/2023/#m801759 flock stated 3 0 0 GA
2078 2078 Flock Palos Heights IL 2025-12-01 budgeted 30000.0 Flock Traffic Safety Cameras. $30,000.00. https://www.palosheights.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12012025-1285 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/palosheights.org/2025/#m1262091 flock stated 1 0 0 IL
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
1874 1874 Flock Lenawee County MI 2025-05-01 recommend approval of implementation 29800.0 Motion by Commissioner Aungst, Second by Commissioner Krasny to recommend to approve implementation of FLOCK LPR for $29,800 from Criminal Justice Allocation to Personnel/Ways & Means Committee. https://lenaweecomi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=5070,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lenaweecomi/2025/#m736692 flock recommended 1 0 0 MI
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
1620 1620 Flock Crossville TN 2022-12-13 approve purchase 28500.0 Crossville Police Department received a quote from Flock for a License Plate Reader (LPR) camera system in the amount of $28,500. https://legistar.granicus.com/Crossville/meetings/2022/12/2069_M_City_Council_22-12-13_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/crossvilletn/2022/#m269599 flock stated 1 0 0 TN
2305 2305 Flock Blytheville AR 2024-02-13 approve 27550.0 i. Flock LPR Approval - $27,550 – 1st Perrin, 2nd Moore https://www.cityofblytheville.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02132024-183 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofblytheville.com/#m1567005 flock stated 1 0 0 AR
1960 1960 Flock Charlotte MI 2025-04-24 budget 25000.0 “Flock” Additional Cameras Review ($25,000) https://charlottemi.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1227,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/charlottemi/2025/#m822293 flock stated 1 0 0 MI
2308 2308 Flock Henderson KY 2023-12-12 budget 25000.0 Expansion of flock cameras Public Safety 86 $ 25,000.00 https://www.cityofhendersonky.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12122023-417 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofhendersonky.org/#m1570512 flock stated 1 0 0 KY
1796 1796 Flock Auburn ME 2026-03-02 budget 24000.0 Automatic License Plate Reader (FLOCK Cameras) 24,000 - 24,000 https://www.auburnmaine.gov/Documents/Government/City%20Council/3-2%20%20Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/rz-auburnmaine.gov/#m575889 flock stated 1 0 0 ME
2062 2062 Flock Beacon Falls CT 2026-01-13 approve procurement waiver 24000.0 Procurement Waiver - Flock Cameras: $24,000 – The cameras are in place, and the Corporal did a good job explaining his process for choosing Flock – K. Brennan made a motion to approve the procurement waiver for the Flock Cameras. https://www.beaconfalls-ct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01132026-191 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/beaconfalls-ct.org/#m1202184 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
2315 2315 Flock Jacksboro TN 2024-08-26 removed from budget 24000.0 Alderman Robinson made a motion to approve Ordinance O-11-2024 with the following budget changes made: $24,000 removed from the Police Department's Budget for the FLOCK camera program; https://www.cityofjacksboro.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08262024-478 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofjacksboro.com/2024/#m1577646 flock stated 1 0 0 TN

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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);
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