Stockton Hid $3.15 Million Surveillance Contract as 'Animal Shelter Study'

Stockton, California, labeled a $3.15 million surveillance expansion covering drones and license-plate readers as an 'Animal Shelter Study' in city records. The City Council approved the amendment in March 2026, with public opposition emerging in August and September. The Flock Safety agreement has been amended four times since December 2021.

• $3.15 million amendment approved by Stockton council in March 2026
• Flock Safety contract amended four times since December 2021
• Sheboygan unanimously terminated its Flock contract effective December 31, 2026
• Residents demand suspension of the contract and a public hearing