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Home My WebLink About2026-10-12 Flock PresentationS14ERI]p Flock Safe County CO NTY 10/12/2026 Flock Safety Camera Overview How Flock ALPR Technology Works What the Technology Does NOT Do • Uses Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Does not use facial recognition camera technology Facial recognition is prohibited under Minnesota state • Captures a still image of the rear of each passing vehicle • Extracts and reads the license plate from the image • Compares the plate number to a law -enforcement "hotlist" • Sends an alert when a match is found • Minnesota began sharing hotlist data with ALPR vendors in 2010 law • Does not have direct access to criminal -justice databases What is a Hotlist? Types of Alerts Sent to Vendor • Commercial Vehicle Operator's License — Revoked • Canadian Police Information Center Alerts • Disqualified Driver • Extreme Risk Protection Orders (Red Flag Law) • Group Member Capability Alerts • Gang / Foreign Terrorist Organization Indicators • KOPS Alerts • Minnesota Warrants • Missing Persons • National Sex Offender Registry (Non -Compliant) • Protection Orders • Revoked or Suspended Driver's License • Stolen License Plates • Stolen Vehicles • Supervised Release Alerts • Violent Person Alerts • Amber Alerts ,IIERIRp What Data is Captured? Example of Data Captured on a Hotlist Hit AM..cA • A snapshot of the vehicle and the license plate suspended • Officers must verify the hit by confirming the plate was Plate read correctly and by manually running ID plate MNZWM I • No personal CJIS data is captured by the camera, and the system cannot access CJIS information • Only the state and law enforcement have access to actual license plate data • Photo data is automatically deleted after 30 days unless law enforcement retains it for a lawful purpose Source Entry Details Not Provided 9/17/2026 at 14:56:06 16 minutes ago —). Device #05 Hanson Blvd NW @ Main St - NB Estimated Location 12494 Eagle Cir, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55448, US y Map data ,c:2026 Gooc Searching in Flock OS Q Search v A o License Plate Enter license plate =/ Investigative Purpose O Include Partial Plate Offense Type* r Case Number* Enter offense type v Enter case number (required) J *Required Field l * Required Field Reason Enter search reason (required) * Required Field fit Vehicle Details - License Plate Enter license plate ❑ Include Partial Plate Vehicle Fingerprint Enter body, make, color, etc Plate State � Any ❑ Statewide WN) 0 aF Vehicle Fingerprint Enter body, make, color, etc 0 Location & Time Location LMy Network(s) Selected Start 02/08/2026 11:00 AM M Plate State Any v Statewide (MN) e p Map & Devices End -, - 02/08/2026 01:00 PM Last 15 Min Last 2 Hours Last 24 Hours Last 48 Hours Last 3o Days Anoka County ALPR Success Stories Sexual Assault Person & Property Assaults • An offender attempted to transport a sexual -assault A vehicle that caused extensive damage to fields victim to Mexico to avoid prosecution. An ALPR hit near the National Sports Center in Blaine was added located the vehicle in Kansas, and the victim was safely returned to Minnesota. • Two juveniles reported that an adult in a vehicle exposed himself to them. ALPR data provided key information that advanced the investigation. • After a child was sexually assaulted, ALPR hits helped quickly locate and arrest the suspect, who was found in possession of a firearm. Stolen Vehicles • Two children were taken when a car was stolen in Fridley. The vehicle was located in minutes. • Multiple stolen vehicles have been recovered. to a hotlist and later located in Minneapolis following an ALPR hit. • In Fridley, a firearm assault suspect was quickly identified and arrested after an ALPR hit on the involved vehicle. • After a shooting in Coon Rapids, ALPR data helped locate the suspect vehicle within five minutes of the 911 call. Fugitive Apprehension • A fugitive from Arizona was located and arrested in Anoka following an ALPR hit. • A non -compliant predatory offender was identified and arrested in Anoka County after an ALPR hit. ,11ERIRp Drone Assisted Response (DARs) - Overview DAR deploys drones from fixed locations at the time of a 911 call, providing real-time aerial intelligence to responding officers before they arrive on scene. DAR Response Workflow 1. Dispatch creates a 911 Call for Service (CFS). 2. Remote Pilot reviews the call to confirm it meets 626.19 requirements. 3. If eligible, DAR launches at the same time as traditional squad response. 4. The drone takes off and autonomously flies directly to the incident location. 5. Upon arrival, the drone hovers at the call's GPS coordinates until the pilot takes control. 6. The pilot manages the flight remotely using a desktop interface. 7. After the mission, the drone autonomously returns to its base to recharge. 8. The pilot completes required flight documentation and data -retention entries. ,11ERIRp Drone Assisted Response (DARs) - Overview Why DAR Matters • Provides real-time "eyes on scene" before first responders arrive • Enables faster deployment of initial resources • Drone typically arrives within 90 seconds of launch • Supports searches for missing persons • Enhances response to officer -needs -help calls • Assists during vehicle pursuits ,IIERIRp DAR vs. Traditional Law Enforcement Drones Traditional Drones DAR Drones • Deployed from squad cars by officers who have Automatically deployed at the time of the 911 call (if driven to the scene appropriate under Minnesota law) • Have been in use in Anoka County for 10+ years by multiple law enforcement agencies • Provides critical information to responders, but only after they have arrived on scene and taken time to set up and launch the drone • New to Anoka County, but well established in other cities in Minnesota and other areas of the country • Can provide critical information to first responders prior to their arrival at the scene due to immediate deployment and speed of response ,IIERIRp I T!l :r! • I -+�, N 3 { �I�naq!I 'r026.,Airbus Drone Successes in the County • UAS responded after a suspect fled on foot from a stolen vehicle following a pursuit. • Within minutes, UAS located the individual hiding on a rooftop in a nearby trailer park. • UAS guided the K9 team to the location, leading to the suspect's safe apprehension. • UAS assisted in the search for a five -year -old autistic child who wandered from home. • The area contained multiple ponds, creating immediate safety concerns. • UAS located the child as the child approached the water. • UAS directed officers to the location, where a neighbor safely intervened. • UAS located a domestic assault suspect hiding in a yard between a fence and a shed. ,IIERIRp Thermal Sensor Benefits Thermal sensors can assess structural integrity before firefighters are sent onto a roof for ventilation. • They help identify fire conditions well before crews arrive. • This early intelligence supports better resource planning and can save lives. ,IIERIRp How Anoka County Uses Flock ACSO currently has Flock ALPR cameras at the following locations: • Viking Boulevard NW and Baugh Street NW • Viking Boulevard NE west of Highway 65 NE • Viking Boulevard NE and Davenport Street NE • Viking Boulevard NE and Lyons Street NE • Hanson Boulevard NW and Main Street • lay Street NW and Bunker Lake Boulevard NW • Bunker Lake Boulevard NW and Quinn Street NW • Round Lake Boulevard NW and Northdale Boulevard NW • Lake Drive NE and Freeway Drive NE • Bunker Lake Boulevard west of Highway 65 NE Current Use of ALPR & Drone Technology • AGO does not have any DAR drones in service but uses traditional law -enforcement drones in compliance with state law. • ALPR data is retained for 30 days. • Drone video data is retained for 7 days. • ALPR data is not shared with federal agencies, and immigration -related searches are prohibited and blocked. • Anoka County conducts bi-annual audits as required by state law. ,IIERIRp Privacy, Civil Liberties, & Safeguards - ALPR • Minnesota has some of the strongest privacy laws in the nation. • All searches are logged, and abnormal activity is automatically flagged. • Outside of exigent circumstances, tracking vehicle movement requires a judge -signed search warrant. • Misuse carries strict criminal and civil penalties, and violators risk losing their law -enforcement license. • Nationwide searches of Minnesota data are prohibited. • AGO blocks searches related to immigration enforcement, physical characteristics, race, sexual orientation, or political affiliation; any attempt is logged and flagged. • AGO does not share data with federal agencies. lug " rel�,t�u�l �►r trui point o1 �� i�•�� . PriVa Seclude ,,,,vate o imo relAtin . n I Key Point — ALPR Privacy To search historical ALPR data to track a vehicle, law enforcement is required to obtain a search warrant signed by a judge. This is the some level of privacy protection afforded to citizens regarding the search of their homes bylaw enforcement. ,IIERIRp Privacy, Civil liberties & Safeguards - Drones Minnesota Drone Use Requirements • Law enforcement may only fly drones when the situation meets the criteria in Minnesota Statute 626.19(3). • All other uses require a judge -signed search warrant. • Every drone flight is documented and logged for audit purposes. • Footage with evidentiary value is saved to the case file. • Footage with no evidentiary value must be deleted within 7 days, as required by state law. ,IIERIRp When Can Drones Fly without a Warrant? MN Law 626.19(3) Emergency & Safety Situations • Emergencies involving risk of death or bodily harm • Natural or man-made disasters (response, rescue, recovery) • Active search for a missing person Evidence Protection & Criminal Activity • Documenting evidence at imminent risk of destruction • Reasonable suspicion of criminal activity in a public area • Crash reconstruction after serious or fatal collisions Public Events & Threats • Public events with heightened safety risks • Threat assessments for specific events • Credible intelligence of a terrorist threat Consent -Based or Government Requests • Private property with written occupant consent • Public areas for training or public -relations purposes • Non -law -enforcement government requests submitted in writing ,IIERIRp Key Points — Drone Privacy It is against the law... • For law enforcement to collect data on public protests or demonstrations unless they have a search warrant signed by a judge. • To equip a law enforcement a drone with facial recognition technology unless specifically authorized by a search warrant signed by a judge. Flock software does not have facial recognition capabilities. ram[ IERIF Privacy and security safeguards are layered. Not based on trust alone. The program would be governed through a combination of Minnesota law, local policy, contractual obligations, role -based access, search justifications, audit trails, limited retention, and third -party validation. These safeguards help ensure the technology is used for public safety, not general surveillance. ,IIERIRp Community Concerns and Clarifications Can ICE use workarounds to access Flock data? No — if sharing with federal partners is restricted by ACSO, ICE cannot search our data. Who owns Flock data? System data is owned and controlled by the local agency. Who decides how data is shared? Local agencies have total control over how to share their data. Where is Flock data stored? Flock CIIS data is stored on the AWS cloud. The data is encrypted and firewalled from non-CIIS data. Flock Safety has never suffered a data breach. What is stopping Flock from changing their stance on technology like facial recognition? Flock is accountable to their customers. If they stray from what local law enforcement asks of them, they will not be a successful company. Who makes sure Flock deletes data after 30 days? What is stopping law enforcement from misusing this Flock is SOC 2 certified, which means Flock is audited by technology? independent examiners who confirm that Flock is doing Local law enforcement is accountable to the community what they say they do with data. To obtain this they serve and Minnesota law. Misuse of this technology certification, Flock must submit to independent will result in strong civil and criminal consequences. examination of their systems. ,IIERIRp Additional Engagement Opportunities BUREAU OF CRIMINAL 1-,, :1, 4I IQ APPREFNENSION euoaraormnarx. n About BCA Public services 9CAdivisions Data and reports Jobs Contact H, usme f f ur [ r / L) to and Helmet, / Agencres that usa Li—Pfete Rradrrs ILPR) Agencies that use License Plate Readers (LPR) This page —a., provided try Minnesota law enforcement agencies about their use of License Plate Reader(LPR) technology. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BGW publishes this Infwmaben on the BCA website as required by Mlnnergta law L, Aitkin County Sheriff's Office + Alexandria Police Depanmant + Angke County Sheriffs Office + Anoka County MN SO Transparency Portal L.;;,.tl May 062026 Mbka County MN SD uses Flock Safely technology rn capture objecrNe evldexe without compromising on Individual privacy. Anoka County MN 60 utllf2es mtrbactive seamhto saNa s after they've trod.Additionally, Anoka County MN 60 utilises real tlmal e alerting of hellcat vehicles to captunte rewad criminals. in an chart le ensure preper usage and ua grdrails ere In place, they have made the below pdicles and usage statistics dvailable to the pubae. What's Detected Data Retention License Plates, Vehicles The number of days data Is retained. 30 days What's Not Detected Facial recognition, People, Gender, Race Total Cameras Number of LPR and other tem.— Acceptable Use Policy 13 Data is used for taw anfarcemant Purposes only. Data is awned by �nye�da c�nu�, Agenda Center ulewage.ndas and minutes far the Anoka County Board of Gdmmi-- meetingsaswell eaagenCastor other comm[tteemeeringa. County beard agendasare posted3 busineu days a - prior .,he m—Mq.Addltional county beard agendas —posted by noon the to.amese day prier to the meating.County board minutes are posted alter approval at alater hoard Senurymey eeting. Anoka C—hr,, policy for pub3.ieh,ng agendas and minutes on th-rs webo. m to make the current year and three (3) prior years available. To hew agendas prior to ApdI Y4, 2026, vdrt our Archive Center: wren.anokacoLr"n.go lamhivecenter For agendas and minutes Rom eariier years, contact County Administration at 7MZ24-4766. aataeauaw. q • Anoka County Board of Commissioners 2a26 Agenda Minutes Medla Download 0 Apr 29. M26 —Poston Apt 23, 2W61.6 PM Commissicne, Worksession M Apr 26, 2026 —Posted Apr M. 2026 2.�14 PM awnum county Beard Meetng IB Apr. 14,2026—Amended Apt 13, 20269:14 AM or man,net Ceunry Board Meeting - Additional agenda Added Anoka County Sheriff's Office Anoka County Sheriffs Office Policy Manual Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Operations 606.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and for the storage, retrieval, and dissemination of images and data captured by the UAS (Minn_ Stat. § 626.19). 606.1.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions related to this policy include: that is capable of Community Engagement & Next Steps • Community input is being gathered across Anoka County to help shape future decisions. • A pilot program is currently under review by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. • The project has strong support from many elected officials and public safety professionals. �a � s ,IIERIRp SHERIFF AJA�