Transparency

Records Requests

Every request filed, every response received, every gap documented. All submitted via JustFOIA under the Oklahoma Open Records Act.

The following table tracks open records requests submitted to the City of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Police Department regarding the Flock ALPR program. These requests are the foundation of everything documented on this site.

Request ID Submitted To Summary Status Key Findings
OCPD-2885-2026 Oklahoma City Police Department Policies, SOPs, training materials, access controls, audit procedures, and transparency reporting for Flock ALPR Received Responded with a link to the online OCPD Operations Manual only. Manual §5-118 addresses vehicle-mounted ALPRs - not Flock's static camera system. No Flock-specific policies produced.
OCPD-2886-2026 Oklahoma City Police Department Data retention periods, deletion verification, and cross-agency sharing configuration for Flock ALPR Received Identical response: linked to the online OCPD Operations Manual. No Flock-specific retention or sharing documentation provided.
OCPD-2887-2026 Oklahoma City Police Department All contracts, purchase orders, invoices, council authorization documents for Flock/ALPR services Received Identical response: linked to the online OCPD Operations Manual. No contracts or authorization documents produced. All three OCPD responses confirm the department does not manage Flock implementation or usage at the department level.
ORR-1094-2026 City of Oklahoma City Complete Flock Safety contract, amendments, and renewal documents Received Produced 6 documents: Master Agreement, addendum, two City Council memos, and two renewal letters confirming 90 Falcon cameras, current term through June 30, 2026. All available on our Documents page.
ORR-1095-2026 City of Oklahoma City Re-filed request for ALPR policies after OCPD redirected to Operations Manual only Received Most significant finding to date. Produced the Master Agreement, the OKCPD Department Memorandum (responding to OCPD-2885-2026), and a link to the online OCPD Manual. The memo confirms in writing: no access controls, no prohibited-use policies, no discipline standards, no audit procedures, no transparency reporting.
ORR-1096-2026 City of Oklahoma City Data collection, retention, and deletion policies for Flock ALPR Received Produced the Master Agreement, a Department Memorandum identical to OCPD-2886-2026, and a link to the online OCPD Manual. No Flock-specific data retention documentation exists beyond the contract terms.

Filed your own request? If you've submitted records requests related to Flock or ALPR surveillance in Oklahoma City and received a response, we'd love to include your findings here. Send what you've got to OKCFlockWatch@gmail.com and we'll add it to the tracker.

How to File Your Own Request

The Oklahoma Open Records Act gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. Here's how:

  1. Use JustFOIA - Visit justfoia.com to file requests digitally. It tracks deadlines and responses automatically.
  2. Be specific - Reference document types, date ranges, and department names. The more precise your request, the harder it is to deflect.
  3. Request digital delivery - Oklahoma law allows agencies to charge for copies, but digital delivery minimizes costs.
  4. Know your rights - Under the Open Records Act, agencies must respond promptly. If records are denied, the agency must cite a specific statutory exemption.

Suggested Requests to File

Specificity matters. Vague requests get vague responses. Below are three topic areas that have produced meaningful results. Use these as starting points - put them in your own words, adapt them to your city or department, and ask about what matters most to you. Unique requests from different residents carry far more weight than identical ones.

1. Policies, Oversight, and Accountability

Ask about the rules governing who can use the system and how. Key topics to cover:

  • Policies, SOPs, directives, or training materials governing Flock/ALPR use
  • Access controls - who is authorized to search, and what approvals are required
  • Prohibited uses - are curiosity or personal searches explicitly banned? What are the discipline standards?
  • Audit logging - does anyone review who searches the system, how often, and what happens when misuse is found?
  • Transparency reporting - has the department ever published internal usage data?

2. Data Retention and Cross-Agency Sharing

Ask about what happens to the data after it's collected. Key topics to cover:

  • Configured retention periods for plate reads, images, and metadata
  • Policies or procedures verifying that data is actually deleted on schedule
  • Whether cross-agency sharing is enabled - and which agencies have access
  • Any MOUs or agreements governing how data is shared
  • Whether sharing features are opt-in or enabled by default

3. Contracts and Council Authorization

Ask about the business relationship and how it was approved. Key topics to cover:

  • Full contracts, amendments, renewals, and termination provisions with Flock Safety
  • Purchase orders, invoices, and payment records
  • Council agenda items, staff reports, or approval documents authorizing the purchase or renewal
  • Any communications between city staff and Flock regarding system upgrades or new features

Tips for Effective Requests