MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department plans to renew its contract with Flock, the maker of automated license plate reader cameras, as city officials weigh new oversight of the surveillance technology. The department confirmed its plan Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. It did not disclose when the current contract ends. The proposed renewal comes amid privacy concerns and criminal charges against two Milwaukee police officers this year for misusing the city’s Flock system. In the summer, the department added safeguards, including limits on how many people can access the technology. In a statement, MPD said it has policies covering data access, retention and audits, along with regular compliance reviews. The department said the measures are intended to keep the system within legal standards and community expectations and to support its public-safety work. On Tuesday, two Milwaukee aldermen introduced a proposed charter ordinance amendment that would require the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve contracts for automated license plate reader cameras and related software, including contract amendments. The proposal would put committee review between city departments and agreements involving the technology. The debate extends beyond Milwaukee city government. Several Wisconsin communities have ended their relationships with Flock. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has proposed excluding Flock funding from his 2027 budget, and the County Board recently voted to remove the cameras from county parks.