Chestnut Hill Realty (CHR) has paused its plan to install Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in its South Brookline properties following significant community and government backlash. The real estate company confirmed the installation is on hold, with no cameras activated or data collected. The decision followed a news report that sparked widespread criticism from residents and officials, who cited concerns over mass surveillance, privacy, and Flock’s controversial track record, including past collaborations with federal immigration authorities. While CHR maintained its intent was to provide law enforcement with tools to deter crime, members of the Brookline Select Board expressed reservations about police using the real-time data. The company stated it hopes further discussion can address the community’s policy and privacy concerns.