Hendersonville Flock Safety FOIA Documents

Public records obtained from City of Hendersonville, TN regarding Flock Safety surveillance cameras.

Flock Safety Contract (2021)

Original contract signed May 28, 2021 between Hendersonville PD and Flock Safety.

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Flock Safety Contract (2025)

Updated contract for 16 cameras, $48,000/year. Signed May 27, 2025.

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Police General Order 08.07

Hendersonville Police Department policy governing use of License Plate Recognition systems. Published October 1, 2024.

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What These Documents Show

Hendersonville deployed Flock Safety AI surveillance cameras with no public input. Key findings:

16 cameras photographing every vehicle
$48,000 per year ongoing cost
Data stored 30-90 days
Camera locations kept secret from public
Minimal oversight (internal audits only)
Data can be shared with other agencies

What I'm Still Requesting

Filed December 30, 2025 via Tennessee Public Records Act:

Camera location map
Usage statistics (scans, arrests, false positives)
Data sharing agreements
Cost-benefit analysis
Records of public input
Oversight and audit reports

Status: The city initially denied this records request without citing specific statutory exemptions. I have submitted a formal appeal and will update this page as soon as there is a response. Apologies for the delay in posting this update.

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

All documents are public records obtained under Tennessee Public Records Act.