Muskego Residents Raise Privacy Concerns Over Flock Camera Use

Milwaukee, WI, September 8, 2026 —

A local organization in Muskego, Wisconsin, is calling for an end to the use of Flock cameras by local officials, citing significant privacy concerns. The group, identified as “No Cams Muskego,” is advocating for an ordinance that would eliminate the surveillance technology entirely.

The primary contention raised by the organization revolves around the use of Flock cameras without warrants. “No Cams Muskego” has pointed to a substantial volume of data searches conducted using the city’s license plate reader system. According to the group’s statements, nearly 1 million data searches were performed on this system within a single month. This figure reportedly includes searches conducted by individuals from outside of Wisconsin, fueling further unease among residents regarding data access and privacy.

The organization’s stance is that the widespread search of license plate data, particularly without specific warrants, infringes upon individual privacy rights. They are actively campaigning for local governmental action to prohibit the use of these cameras through a new ordinance.

Conversely, the Muskego Police Department has defended the deployment and use of Flock cameras. Officials from the department assert that the technology plays a crucial role in their efforts to investigate and solve crimes. The department’s position suggests that the cameras are a valuable tool in law enforcement operations.

Details regarding the specific dates of the observed search volume, the exact nature of the “individuals from outside the state” conducting searches, or the precise policy on warrant requirements for data searches by the Muskego Police Department were not explicitly provided in the information available.

Story summarized from the original created by Rebecca Klopf on www.tmj4.com, see more information here.

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