· Hazel Park, MI · Calls to end
Hazel Park, Michigan agrees to hold a public study session on its Flock contract after residents ask the council to cancel it
The Hazel Park City Council agreed at its Oct. 13, 2026 meeting to hold a public study session within the next 30 to 45 days to evaluate the city's license plate reader contract with Flock Safety, after several residents used public comment to demand the council cancel it, MLive reported on Oct. 16. The city's Flock contract expires in December, according to MLive. Police Chief William Hamel defended the cameras, saying they have helped detectives solve two homicides, and said personal misuse by officers would bring severe consequences. City Manager Ed Klobucher said "no one up here loves the Flock company" and "no one at this table wants ubiquitous surveillance," while crediting the cameras with helping catch suspects in serious crimes. Council member Alissa Sullivan asked residents to email questions ahead of the session, which will include public comment but no live question-and-answer period.
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