Police advisory council gathers resident concerns on arrest, surveillance
Malden's police advisory council heard residents raise concerns about an arrest, the Flock Safety Program license plate reader system, and federal law enforcement relationships. The Police Community Advisory Council met September 16 and reviewed community feedback from National Night Out.
Police Community Advisory Committee · Meeting of September 16, 2026
Malden's police advisory council heard residents raise concerns about an arrest, the Flock Safety Program license plate reader system, and federal law enforcement relationships. The Police Community Advisory Council met September 16 and reviewed community feedback from National Night Out. Lieutenant Powell provided information on emergency call and booking procedures but said he could not share specific arrest details due to Massachusetts confidentiality laws.
Residents expressed concerns about Flock data sharing, access, and oversight. The council agreed to compile questions and request written responses from Malden police on Protect Act compliance and updated information about Flock. The council unanimously approved June and July 2026 meeting minutes.
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Source: the Police Community Advisory Committee meeting of September 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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