Two Rivers Flock Camera Timeline of Discussions and Approvals at Public Meetings

*Assembled in September 2026

Flock Camera Timeline — Years of Public Discussion and Council Action

The City of Two Rivers' use of strategic public-safety cameras did not begin with the brand “Flock” and was not a sudden policy decision. The public record of minutes, agendas, and adopted goals show a progression spanning more than a decade.

Two Rivers' investment in strategic public-safety cameras developed over many years through public meetings about City goals, budget discussions, committee reviews and City Council actions. Flock represents the latest generation of that technology but not the beginning of the City's discussion about using cameras to support public safety and criminal investigations.

As Early as 2011 — Strategic Camera Discussions Begin
The City was discussing strategically placed cameras at bridges, parks and other key public locations as far back as 2011. The goal was to have technology available to assist law enforcement following major incidents and in criminal investigations.
2015 thru 2019 — Police Chief Requests Strategic Cameras
Previous Police Chiefs have requested strategic camera technology, showing that the City's interest in this type of public-safety infrastructure predates the eventual Flock installation by several years.
June 2021 – Council Update on Camera Installation
At June 21, 2021 Council meeting, City Manager Buckley updated the Council on the new security camera being installed at Neshotah and Riverside Parks. Click here for more information
December 2021 – Council Approves Budget for FY2022, including cameras
At the December 6, 2021 Council meeting, the Council adopted the 2022 City budget including a $30,000 investment in a park security system. Click here for more information
January 2023 – City Council adopts City Goals including the need to add cameras in public spaces to enhance public safety.
On January 30, 2023, the City Council approved City objectives that includes continuing to add cameras in parks and public spaces to enhance public safety. Click here for more information
April 2023 – Personnel and Finance Committee adopted Strategic Goals including the need for public safety cameras
On April 11, 2023, the P & F Committee approved City objectives that includes continuing to add cameras in parks and public spaces to enhance public safety. Click here for more information
April 2024 City Council adopts Goals including public safety cams
At the work session on April 22 2024, the Council adopted the goals reviewed previously by the Personal and Finance Committee. Click here for more information
Summer 2024 - Investigation Highlights Camera-Infrastructure Gap
The Elijah investigation demonstrated the potential value of having strategically located camera infrastructure already in place. When investigators identified a vehicle of interest, police had to publicly ask homeowners and businesses throughout Two Rivers and surrounding communities to manually review surveillance footage from a specific seven-hour period to help establish the vehicle's movements. Elijah's disappearance did not originate the City's interest in cameras—the record shows that interest went back many years. But the investigation dramatically demonstrated the limitations of the camera infrastructure Two Rivers had at the time. Residents themselves questioned why more cameras weren't available to assist investigators.
October 2024 Personnel and Finance Committee reviews flock cameras
At the October 29, 2024 P&F Committee, members reviewed proposed 2025 operating and capital budget for police, including new squad camera, flock cameras, and K9 vehicle equipment. Click here for more information
December 2024 — Full City Council Unanimously Approves Capital Borrowing
At the December 16, 2024 meeting, the City Council approved the capital borrowing package that included funding for the initial Flock installation. Up to $10,000 was estimated for installation. It came in under $6,000. Click here for more information
2025 — Flock System Becomes Operational
The Flock system became operational in Two Rivers. The installation ultimately cost approximately $5,300, considerably less than the amount originally estimated.
October 9, 2025 — Flock Discussed Again During 2026 Police Budget Review
During the Personnel & Finance Committee's review of proposed 2026 Police Department spending, City staff again discussed the City's Flock cameras and related expenditures. Committee members reviewed the proposed initial Flock camera installation and its funding through capital borrowing of $10,000 for the installation. Click here for more information