In a nutshell Buckholtz said the cameras are designed to identify vehicles involved in criminal activity and are not used for traffic enforcement, to issue speeding tickets or for facial recognition. Information that the camera does collect includes: - License plate number - Vehicle make, model and color - Date, time and location of detection - The identification of vehicle occupants - Audio or video recording - Continuous video surveillance - Monitoring of private property - Collection of personal information More details When it comes to investigative uses, Buckholtz said the Flock cameras can be used for investigations such as: - Stolen vehicles - Wanted suspects - Missing persons - Amber Alerts - Silver Alerts - Thefts - Violent crimes - Burglaries - Hit-and-runs When it comes to data storage and retention, Buckholtz said the cameras retain data for 30 days, after which it’s deleted, and the data is encrypted and stored in a secure cloud infrastructure. In terms of sharing Flock camera data with other law enforcement agencies, Buckholtz said Flock allows the police department to collaborate with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and neighboring cities within a 50-mile radius. Access is not allowed for immigration uses or reproductive care, and Conroe police does not share with any federal agency, Buckholtz said. Also of note In response to community concerns, Buckholtz said Flock does not track people throughout the day, identify who’s driving or use facial recognition. The cameras also cannot track someone in real time continuously, only capturing detection where they’re installed. Buckholtz also said Flock will not sell data for commercial purposes, and while Flock uses artificial intelligence and machine learning, it is not AI surveillance. By the numbers Buckholtz said that in the past 30 days in Conroe, there were: - 14.4 million camera reads -