Sherman’s city council has placed a decisive vote on its upcoming Monday‑evening meeting, where council members will decide whether to continue the city’s contract with Flock, the company that supplies license‑plate reader cameras. The outcome will determine if the current network of devices remains in place, a question that directly affects residents’ expectations for both public safety tools and privacy protections.
The agenda item, filed by the council, specifically directs the city manager not to renew or extend the existing contract with Flock for its license‑plate reader system. According to KXII, the language of the motion was added after city officials received a noticeable level of concern from community members who questioned the continued use of the technology.
Sherman currently operates eleven Flock devices throughout the city. If the council votes in favor of the motion, the contract would lapse and all eleven cameras would be removed, ending the city’s present license‑plate reading program. The removal would represent a complete shutdown of the system rather than a partial reduction, according to the information provided by the news outlet.
The push for the agenda change reflects a broader dialogue among Sherman residents about the balance between law‑enforcement capabilities and individual privacy. While the city has not released detailed statistics on the cameras’ performance, the expressed concerns prompted council members to place the renewal question before voters, demonstrating responsiveness to constituent input as reported by KXII.
KXII 12 News said it will seek further comments from city leadership ahead of the meeting and plans to provide additional coverage once the council’s decision is made. The outlet’s reporting underscores the local media’s role in keeping citizens informed about municipal actions that could affect daily life in Sherman.
The council’s vote is scheduled for the Monday evening meeting, after which the city manager will be required to act on the council’s directive. Should the motion pass, the city will begin the process of decommissioning the eleven Flock cameras. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting or follow local news updates to stay informed about the final outcome and any subsequent steps the city may take.
Sources: kxii.com
