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Flock Safety and Automated License Plate Readers
A sample explainer of the questions residents should ask when a community adopts automated license plate reader technology.
Germantown, Wisconsin
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Surveillance Policies & Accountability
Examining surveillance technology, data collection, contracts, policies, and oversight to protect privacy while supporting legitimate public-safety needs.
Explore topic 02Budget Transparency
Tracking spending, contracts, procurement, major projects, and budget decisions so residents can understand how public money is being used.
Explore topic 03Long-Term Financial Planning
Examining debt, capital plans, infrastructure obligations, growth, and development decisions that affect Germantown's long-term financial position.
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Contract / Order Form · surveillance
Flock Safety Services Agreement and Order Form
WI - Germantown PD · Dec 15, 2025
Sample entry — not an official recordContract · surveillance
Flock Safety Services Agreement
Village of Germantown (sample metadata) · May 29, 2026
Sample entry — not an official recordPolicy / Overview · surveillance
Kinderberg Park Video Surveillance Overview
Village of Germantown (sample metadata) · Apr 21, 2026
Sample entry — not an official recordPolicy · surveillance
Surveillance Policy and Audit Practices
Village of Germantown (sample metadata) · Mar 13, 2026
Sample entry — not an official record