Police advisory council discusses Flock cameras, immigration enforcement
Police Community Advisory Council discussed Flock surveillance cameras and immigration enforcement policies. The council met Feb 18 with only three members present, falling short of the quorum needed for formal votes.
Police Community Advisory Committee · Meeting of February 18, 2026
MALDEN — Police Community Advisory Council discussed Flock surveillance cameras and immigration enforcement policies. The council met Feb 18 with only three members present, falling short of the quorum needed for formal votes. MPD Detective Steve Mulcahy and Lieutenant Mike Powell presented information on the department's use of Flock cameras in Malden and the limits of its authority regarding immigration enforcement.
Council members and residents asked detailed questions about camera data access and federal agency coordination; the detectives confirmed the MPD does not share camera data with federal authorities. Q&A documents were created for both topics.
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Source: the Police Community Advisory Committee meeting of February 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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