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Lafayette set to cut Flock cameras after residents push back over surveillance
“People just want to make Flock go away,” one councilor said, as residents raised privacy concerns and questions about how the automatic license plate readers are used.
‘What is our function?’ Boulder Police Oversight Panel brings civilian review concerns to council
Panel members say police department changes have limited the monitor’s role in classifying complaints and weakened civilian oversight.
Boulder DA Michael Dougherty subpoenaed by House committee over sanctuary city policies
House Judiciary Committee has requested documents about the office’s interactions with ICE and its prosecution of undocumented immigrants.
Boulder delays license plate reader decision as scrutiny of Flock intensifies
After facing privacy concerns, Boulder invited companies to compete for its license plate reader contract and planned to choose a vendor by September. The city now says the process will take longer.
Boulder police officers named in teen’s lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and excessive force
Officers pulled a teenager to the ground, handcuffed him and patted him down, according to the complaint and footage of the incident.
Boulder police are closing complaints against officers before independent review
City officials say the process allows supervisors to resolve minor issues quickly. Others warn it weakens the independent oversight system.
Boulder asks Colorado Supreme Court to review ruling on police body camera fees
The city argued prohibiting fees for blurring video imposes “enormous ongoing costs” on law enforcement agencies statewide.
Boulder residents sue police chief over alleged ‘mass surveillance’ by Flock cameras
The lawsuit challenges Boulder police’s use of automatic license plate reader cameras that track and store vehicle movements for 30 days without a warrant.
House committee targets Boulder sanctuary policies, demands records from local officials
The congressional committee accused Boulder officials of obstructing immigration enforcement and requested records related to ICE.
Colorado Court of Appeals rules Boulder cannot charge fees for bodycam footage in alleged misconduct cases
The ruling stems from a lawsuit by Yellow Scene challenging Boulder over fees the city sought for footage related to a fatal police shooting.