The city council in League City has decided to put the fate of Flock surveillance cameras to a vote. This decision comes amid controversy over the use of automated license plate reader cameras in US cities.

Many municipalities have faced backlash due to privacy and surveillance concerns, leading some to cancel contracts or deactivate their systems. Others, however, continue to use these cameras.

Further details on the controversy and the vote in League City are available from the Galveston County Daily News. The decision to leave it to voters reflects the intense divisions surrounding the use of Flock Safety cameras nationwide.