On the agenda: Plymouth meeting — data center (Sep 15)

CITY OF PLYMOUTH, WISCONSIN

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING,

6:15 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, ROOM 302
CITY HALL, 128 SMITH STREET
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
1.

Call to Order and Roll Call: Mayor Pohlman called the meeting to order at 6:15 PM. On
the call of the roll, the following were present: Jeff Tauscheck, Dave Herrmann, Angie
Matzdorf, Dana Haucke, Mike Penkwitz, and John Binder. Also present: Fire Chief Jim
Klug, Director of Public Works Cathy Austin, Electric Operation Manager Ryan
Roehrborn, Finance Director Chris Russo and City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer Anna Voigt.

2.

Approve the Minutes from August 11, 2026: Motion was made by Binder/Penkwitz to
approve the minutes from August 11. A unanimous aye vote was cast. Motion carried.

3.

Presentation and Discussion from WPPI regarding Contract Extension: Mike Peters
from WPPI gave a presentation about WPPI regarding a request extension of the City’s
contract with WPPI. Binder asked questions about coal and natural gas. Binder also asked
if the data centers have had an impact.

4.

Discussion on Garbage and Recycling Bids: Director Austin explained that in 2016 the
City signed a 10-year contract with Advanced Disposal, which is now Waste Management,
for the collection of garbage and recycling with the City of Plymouth. The City received
three proposals: Waste Management, Harter’s Lakeside Disposal and GFL Environmental.
The two main questions for the committee are if they would like to continue weekly
recycling or change to every other week for a price decrease and if the committee would
like to have a 5% CPI annual increase or applicable CPI. The committee agreed they liked
the idea of weekly recycling pick up and the 5% CPI locked in annual increase.

5.

Adjourn: Motion was made by Tauscheck/Matzdorf to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous
aye vote was cast. Motion carried.

Kenneth Ruggles
Chief of Police

Phone: 920-893-6541 Fax: 920-892-6143 Web: www.plymouthgov.com
128 Smith Street P.O. Box 218 Plymouth, WI 53073-0218

DATE:

10 September 2026

TO:

Committee of the Whole

FROM:

Ken Ruggles, Chief of Police

RE:

Plymouth Police Department—Use of Flock Group, Inc. ALPR

In light of recent discussions among law enforcement agencies across the state regarding Flock Group,
Inc., the Plymouth Police Department is proactively bringing its contract before the Common Council to
provide information, answer questions, and receive feedback.

In 2024, the Plymouth Police Department (PPD) proposed adding Flock Group, Inc. Automatic License
Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras to our capital improvement budget for fiscal year 2025. Quotes were
obtained for the system which included installation, software licensing and four (4) ALPR cameras. With
the approval of the Capital Budget for 2025, the PD entered a contract with Flock Group in February
2025 with installation to begin in the spring. Installation of our four cameras and the operating system
was completed in July 2025; this becomes our annual renewal month under the contract.
First year (2025) contract cost including installation=

$16,400

Annual renewal of contract=

$12,000

A copy of the contract is attached.

Beginning with the installation process, PPD viewed the primary use of ALPR technology as an
investigatory tool. We directed the cameras to be placed on the side of the roadway where traffic is
leaving the City of Plymouth, not driving into the community. It was our position that we have an
incident first, before conducting searches of vehicles or license plates. When a victim or witness
provides a partial vehicle description or license plate, a search of the Flock ALPR system, within a
reasonable timeframe of the offense, can generate an exact image of the offending vehicle with
accurate license plate information allowing us to focus on a suspect. This data increases accuracy and
shortens the time it takes an officer to locate and identify suspects. The information can greatly
improve efficiency and our ability to solve criminal offenses.

We have implemented safeguards within our policy and procedure to ensure that Flock data is not
misused. The City of Plymouth does not have reason to believe that data collected in Plymouth has
been misused. These new restrictions and the ongoing evaluation of the city’s contract with Flock are in
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response to issues and questions that have arisen in other communities, not to a specific incident in
Plymouth. Our policy requires Flock data to be used for law enforcement purposes only. It requires
system audits to be conducted on a regular basis.
We have continuously updated the parameters of our system to reflect best practices, including:
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Officers are required to enter a case report number when conducting searches in Flock.
We audit all searches performed by our personnel each week.
We are no longer sharing data with out-of-state or Federal agencies.
We do not share data with non-law enforcement partners, except Flock Group, Inc.
Our agency stopped accessing out-of-state networks.
We are not using live streams or recorded video from Flock ALPR cameras.
We do not use Flock data for traffic volume or speed analysis.
We have requested Flock reduce our retention from 30 days to 7 days.

Some examples of cases PPD used Flock ALPR data to help solve include:

2024 Fraud and Theft. Bank employee stole money from the account of a bank customer. After a
lengthy investigation warrants were obtained in 2025 for multiple counts of felony theft. Suspect
refused to turn himself in and was hiding in the City of Sheboygan. Flock data was used to locate him
while driving and he was taken into custody.
2025 Multiple Vehicle Entries. Offenders from Milwaukee area entered numerous vehicles in Plymouth
overnight and stole property including a firearm. The same offenders were linked to similar crimes in
multiple Wisconsin communities. Flock data linked the offenders to the various jurisdictions and crimes
and allowed us to share suspect vehicle information with multiple law enforcement agencies which led
to the arrest of three suspects. One stolen firearm was recovered.
2025 Welfare check on missing female. Female located safe outside our jurisdiction.
2026 Sex Offender failing to register his actual address in violation of Wisconsin Sex Offender Registry.
2026 Hit-and-Run to a building. Officer used Flock to locate offending vehicle.
2026 Motor Vehicle Theft. Officer determined vehicle was repossessed and towed.
2026 Hit-and-Run to City property. Flock provided the license plate and driver was located.
2026 Hit-and-Run at Sheboygan County Fair. Witness could only provide vague description of offending
vehicle. License plate provided did not return. Flock provided image of vehicle with accurate license
plate information leaving the City within 15 minutes of the collision.

Staff Recommendation: The Council receive information from staff and provide direction regarding the
City’s contract with Flock Group, Inc.
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Options may include:
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Discuss potential renewal of the Flock Group, Inc. contract prior to its expiration in 2027,
likely in the March 2027 timeframe.
Consider changes to the City’s use of Flock technology prior to the expiration of the current
contract.
Request additional information or responses to questions identified by the Common Council,
with staff reporting back at a future meeting.
A combination of the above or other direction as determined by the Common Council.

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Docusign Envelope ID: F436BAB1-5DE3-475C-892B-863A92380780

Flock Safety + WI - Plymouth PD
______________
Flock Group Inc.
1170 Howell Mill Rd, Suite 210
Atlanta, GA 30318
______________
MAIN CONTACT:
Cody Bates
[email protected]
+17075992415

Docusign Envelope ID: F436BAB1-5DE3-475C-892B-863A92380780

EXHIBIT A
ORDER FORM
Customer:
Legal Entity Name:
Accounts Payable Email:
Address:

WI - Plymouth PD
WI - Plymouth PD
[email protected]
128 Smith St Plymouth, Wisconsin 53073

Initial Term:
Renewal Term:
Payment Terms:
Billing Frequency:
Retention Period:

24 Months
24 Months
Net 30
Annual Plan - First Year Invoiced at Signing.
30 Days

Hardware and Software Products
Annual recurring amounts over subscription term
Item

Cost

Quantity

Total
$12,000.00

Flock Safety Platform
Flock Safety Flock OS
FlockOS ™ - Essentials

Included

1

Included

Flock Safety LPR, fka Falcon

Included

1

Included

Flock Safety LPR, fka Falcon

Included

3

Included

Cost

Quantity

Total

Professional Services - Standard Implementation Fee

$650.00

1

$650.00

Professional Services - MASH Tested Pole
Implementation Fee - Non-Coastal Region

$1,250.00

3

$3,750.00

Subtotal Year 1:

$16,400.00

Annual Recurring Subtotal:

$12,000.00

Flock Safety LPR Products

Professional Services and One Time Purchases
Item
One Time Fees
Flock Safety Professional Services

Estimated Tax:

$0.00

Contract Total:

$28,400.00

The Term for Flock Hardware shall commence upon first installation and validation, except that the Term for any Flock Hardware that requires selfinstallation shall commence upon execution of the Agreement. In the event a Customer purchases more than one type of Flock Hardware, the earliest Term
start date shall control. In the event a Customer purchases software only, the Term shall commence upon execution of the Agreement.
Taxes shown above are provided as an estimate. Actual taxes are the responsibility of the Customer. This Agreement will automatically renew for successive
renewal terms of the greater of one year or the length set forth on the Order Form (each, a “Renewal Term”) unless either Party gives the other Party
notice of non-renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of the then-current term.

Docusign Envelope ID: F436BAB1-5DE3-475C-892B-863A92380780

Docusign Envelope ID: F436BAB1-5DE3-475C-892B-863A92380780

Billing Schedule
Billing Schedule

Amount (USD)

Year 1
At Contract Signing

$16,400.00

Annual Recurring after Year 1

$12,000.00
$28,400.00

Contract Total
*Tax not included

Docusign Envelope ID: F436BAB1-5DE3-475C-892B-863A92380780

Product and Services Description
Flock Safety Platform Items

Product Description

FlockOS ™ - Essentials

An integrated public safety platform that detects, centralizes and decodes actionable evidence to increase safety, improve efficiency, and connect the
community.

Flock Safety LPR, fka Falcon

Law enforcement grade infrastructure-free (solar power + LTE) license plate recognition camera with Vehicle Fingerprint ™ technology (proprietary
machine learning software) and real-time alerts for unlimited users.

Professional Services - Standard
Implementation Fee

One-time Professional Services engagement. Includes site and safety assessment, camera setup and testing, and shipping and handling in accordance
with the Flock Safety Standard Implementation Service Brief.

Flock Safety LPR, fka Falcon

Law enforcement grade infrastructure-free (solar power + LTE) license plate recognition camera with Vehicle Fingerprint ™ technology (proprietary
machine learning software) and real-time alerts for unlimited users.

Professional Services - MASH
Tested Pole Implementation Fee Non-Coastal Region

MASH tested pole that meets DOT crashworthiness requirements. Includes materials, installation, and maintenance.

FlockOS Features & Description
FlockOS Features

Description

Community Network Access

The ability to request direct access to feeds from privately owned Flock Safety Falcon® LPR cameras
located in neighborhoods, schools, and businesses in your community, significantly increasing actionable
evidence that clears cases.

Unlimited Users

Unlimited users for FlockOS

State Network (License Plate Lookup Only)

Allows agencies to look up license plates on all cameras opted into the Flock Safety network within your
state.

Nationwide Network (License Plate Lookup Only)

With the vast Flock Safety sharing network, law enforcement agencies no longer have to rely on just their
devices alone. Agencies can leverage a nationwide system boasting 10 billion additional plate reads per
month to amplify the potential to collect vital evidence in otherwise dead-end investigations.

Law Enforcement Network Access

The ability to request direct access to evidence detection devices from Law Enforcement agencies outside
of your jurisdiction.

Time & Location Based Search

Search full, partial, and temporary plates by time at particular device locations

License Plate Lookup

Look up specific license plate location history captured on Flock devices

Vehicle Fingerprint Search

Search footage using Vehicle Fingerprint™ technology. Access vehicle type, make, color, license plate
state, missing / covered plates, and other unique features like bumper stickers, decals, and roof racks.

Insights & Analytics

Reporting tool to help administrators manage their LPR program with device performance data, user and
network audits, plate read reports, hot list alert reports, event logs, and outcome reports.

ESRI Based Map Interface

Map-based interface that consolidates all data streams and the locations of each connected asset, enabling
greater situational awareness and a common operating picture.

Real-Time NCIC Alerts on Flock ALPR Cameras

Receive automated alerts when vehicles entered into established databases for missing and wanted persons
are detected, including the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Center for
Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) databases.

Unlimited Custom Hot Lists

Ability to add a suspect’s license plate to a custom list and get alerted when it passes by a Flock camera

Docusign Envelope ID: F436BAB1-5DE3-475C-892B-863A92380780

By executing this Order Form, Customer represents and warrants that it has read and agrees all of the terms
and conditions contained in the Terms of Service located at https://www.flocksafety.com/terms-and-conditions

The Parties have executed this Agreement as of the dates set forth below.
FLOCK GROUP, INC.

Customer: WI - Plymouth PD

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