A movement opposing Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers is gaining traction in Santa Cruz County, with a new coalition called Get the Flock Out (GTFO) urging cities to terminate their contracts. Citing civil liberties and the risk of data being shared with federal immigration agencies like ICE, the group is pressuring officials in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, and Capitola. This comes as Watsonville’s city council prepares to vote on renewing its Flock contract. Law enforcement defends the cameras as a crucial tool for solving serious crimes, providing examples of their effectiveness in tracking suspects. However, activists argue the public was not fully informed about the surveillance risks, and even some police officials concede that the potential for data sharing with outside agencies is a systemic weakness that could undermine local sanctuary policies.