Requested Records
August 13, 2026
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), I request copies of the following records, in the native electronic format (e.g., CSV or spreadsheet) in which each is generated by the Flock Safety software:
1. The Organization Audit Log reflecting all searches conducted by Mahoning Township Police Department personnel using the ALPR camera system, from the date each account was established in Flock's system (or the earliest date for which such records exist) through the date this request is processed, including all available fields (user, date/time, search parameters, reason).
2. The Network Audit Log reflecting searches of Mahoning Township's ALPR camera data conducted by personnel of other agencies through network-sharing arrangements, for the same period.
3. The "Shared Networks" report from Mahoning Township's Flock Network Sharing dashboard, showing every organization Mahoning Township's account currently shares data to or receives data from, including associated permissions and share date — including any federal agency (ICE, CBP, DHS) or out-of-state agency.
4. Mahoning Township's current Network Sharing preferences for each network it owns, including any auto-accept sharing radius, network discoverability settings (fifty miles / statewide / nationwide), and which features (Search, Hot List, VMS, Analytics) are set to auto-share.
5. Any records or screenshots showing Mahoning Township's current Flock Safety configuration settings for data retention period, live-stream access, and statewide/nationwide network-sharing participation.
Note: Flock Safety, "Guide to Flock Safety Data for Open Records Laws" (Sept. 3, 2025), states that audit logs are accessed via the agency's Flock admin dashboard "Insights" tab and downloadable as spreadsheets in 31-day increments, and that network-sharing data is downloadable via the "Download CSV" function on the Shared Networks page. The same document advises agencies that exporting these records through Flock's built-in tools "is generally not considered 'creating a new record.'" This request seeks existing, exportable records only.
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Requested Records
July 16, 2026
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), I request copies of the following records:
1. The License Agreement between Mahoning Township (and/or the Mahoning Township Police Department) and Flock Group Inc. and the Borough of Lehighton, dated May 6, 2024, DocuSign Envelope ID 5A47329E-D515-4DAF-8F0E-99DA258617E5, authorizing installation of an automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera on Utility Pole No. P20, and all attachments, exhibits, and appendices thereto.
2. Any master contract, service agreement, or agreement of any kind between Mahoning Township (and/or the Mahoning Township Police Department) and Flock Safety, Inc. or Flock Group Inc. governing the provision of ALPR camera hardware, software, or services, including any agreement referenced or incorporated by the document described in Item 1 above.
3. Any records identifying the physical installation locations (addresses, GPS coordinates, cross streets, or pole/mounting identifiers) of all fixed ALPR cameras owned, operated, or authorized by Mahoning Township and/or the Mahoning Township Police Department, whether located within Mahoning Township or on property in another municipality.
Response Content
July 25, 2026
Thank you for your email to Mahoning Township with your request for information pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right-To-Know law.
On July 16, 2023 (received by email on July 17, 2026) you requested: 1. The License Agreement between Mahoning Township (and/or the Mahoning Township Police Department) and Flock Group Inc. and the Borough of Lehighton, dated May 6, 2024, DocuSign Envelope ID 5A47329E-D515-4DAF-8FO0E-99DA258617E5S, authorizing installation of an automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera on Utility Pole No. P20, and all attachments, exhibits, and appendices thereto. 2. Any master contract, service agreement, or agreement of any kind between Mahoning Township (and/or the Mahoning Township Police Department) and Flock Safety, Inc. or Flock Group Inc. governing the provision of ALPR camera hardware, software, or services, including any agreement referenced or incorporated by the document described in Item 1 above. 3. Any records identifying the physical installation locations (addresses, GPS coordinates, cross streets, or pole/mounting identifiers) of all fixed ALPR cameras owned, operated, or authorized by Mahoning Township and/or the Mahoning Township Police Department, whether located within Mahoning Township or on property in another municipality.
Your request is denied. Item 1: Section 708.(b)(2) A record maintained by an agency in connection with the military, homeland security, national defense, law enforcement or other public safety activity that if disclosed would be reasonably likely to jeopardize or threaten public safety or preparedness or public protection activity or a record that is designated classified by an appropriate Federal or State military authority. (b)(3) A record, the disclosure of which creates a reasonable likelihood of endangering the safety or the physical security of a building, public utility, resource, infrastructure, facility or information storage system, which may include:
- (i) documents or data relating to computer hardware, source files, software and system networks that could jeopardize computer security by exposing a vulnerability in preventing, protecting against, mitigating or responding to a terrorist act;
- (ii) lists of infrastructure, resources and significant special events, including those defined by the Federal Government in the National Infrastructure Protections, which are deemed critical due to their nature and which result from risk analysis; threat assessments; consequences assessments; antiterrorism protective measures and plans; counterterrorism measures and plans; and security and response needs assessments; and
- (iii) building plans or infrastructure records that expose or create vulnerability through disclosure of the location, configuration or security of critical systems, including public utility systems, structural elements, technology, communication, electrical, fire suppression, ventilation, water, wastewater, sewage and gas systems.
Item 2: Copy of the license agreement with Lehighton Borough falls under the above exemption.
Item 3: We do not maintain any records that identify the physical installation locations. They are maintained by Flock. Regardless of this, the request falls under the above exemptions. That would require the creation of a record which does not currently exist; and is therefore denied.
You have the right to appeal this partial denial of information in writing to Liz Wagenseller Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225 If you choose to file an appeal you must do so within 15 business days of the mailing date of this agency's response. See 65 P.S. § 67.1101. Please note that a copy of your original Right-to-Know request and this denial letter must be included when filing an appeal. The law also requires that you state the reasons why the record is a public record and address each of the reasons the Agency denies your request. Visit the Office of Open Records website at http://www.openrecords.pa.gov for further information on filing an appeal. If you have further questions, please call Mahoning Township's Open Records Officer, Natalie Haggerty.
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Date Sent
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July 16, 2026 |
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Date Direct Denied
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July 25, 2026 |
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Date Completed
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July 25, 2026 |
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[email protected] |
Requested Records
July 07, 2026
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), I request copies of
the following records:
1. Any contract, agreement, or purchase order between Mahoning Township and Flock Safety,
Inc. (or its affiliates) for automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera hardware, software,
or services.
2. Any intergovernmental cooperation agreement, interlocal agreement, or memorandum of
understanding between Mahoning Township and any other municipality (including but not
limited to Franklin Township, Lehighton Borough, and Weissport Borough) relating to the
installation, operation, funding, or data-sharing of ALPR camera systems, including but not
limited to any agreement referenced as the “Flock Camera Agreement” in Lehighton
Borough Resolution R-16-2025, and all attachments, exhibits, and appendices thereto.
3. Any Mahoning Township Board of Supervisors resolution, motion, or meeting minutes
reflecting approval of any agreement or contract described above.
4. Any records reflecting cost allocation, billing, or payment by or to Mahoning Township
related to ALPR camera systems.
5. Any security audit, vulnerability assessment, or penetration test conducted on, or provided
by Flock Safety regarding, the ALPR camera system.
6. Any records reflecting known security vulnerabilities, incidents, or breaches involving the
ALPR camera system, including any correspondence with Flock Safety regarding such
vulnerabilities or incidents.
7. Any access control policy, authorization list, or similar record identifying which individuals,
departments, or agencies are authorized to access ALPR camera data or system
administration functions.
8. Any records reflecting notification to or from Flock Safety regarding software updates,
patches, or security advisories related to the ALPR camera system.
9. Any data sharing agreement, memorandum of understanding, or policy governing which
municipalities, police departments, or agencies have access to ALPR camera data from
cameras located within or near Mahoning Township.
Response Content
July 16, 2026
Thank you for your email to Mahoning Township with your request for information pursuant to the Pennsylvania
Right-To-Know law.
On July 4, 2026 (received by email on July 7, 2026) you requested: 1. Any contract, agreement, or purchase order
between Mahoning Township and Flock Safety, Inc. (or its affiliates) for automated license plate reader camera
hardware, software, or services. 2. Any intergovernmental cooperation agreement, interlocal agreement, or
memorandum of understanding between Mahoning Township and any other municipality related to installation,
operation, funding, or data-sharing of ALPR camera systems, including but not limited to any agreement referenced
as the “Flock Camera Agreement” in Lehighton Borough Resolution R-16-2025, and all attachments, exhibits, and
appendices thereto. 3. Any Mahoning Township Board of Supervisors resolution, motion or meeting minutes
reflecting approval of any agreement or contract described above. 4. Any records reflecting cost allocation, billing
or payment by or to Mahoning Township related to ALPR camera systems. 5. Any security audit, vulnerability
assessment, or penetration test conducted on or provided by Flock Safety regarding the ALPR camera system. 6.
Any records reflecting known security vulnerabilities, incidents or breaches involving the ALPR camera system,
including any correspondence with Flock Safety regarding such vulnerabilities or incidents. 7. Any access control
policy, authorization list or similar record identifying which individuals, departments or agencies or authorized to
access ALPR camera data or system administration functions. 8. Any records reflecting notification to or from
Flock Safety regarding software updates, patches , or security advisories related to the ALPR camera system. 9.
Any data sharing agreement, memorandum or understanding or policy governing which municipalities, police
departments or agencies have access to ALPR camera data from cameras located within or near Mahoning
Township.
Your request is partially denied records 5-9 for reason that it would require the creation of a record which does not
currently exist; and is therefore denied. 65- P.S. Section 67.705. The Mahoning Township Police Department does
not compile, maintain, format or organize its records in a manner which provides the information you are
requesting. 65 P.S. § 67.705. Please find record 1. Purchase order, 3. Meeting minutes 4. Billing/payment record.
2. Mahoning Township does not have any intergovernmental cooperation agreements, interlocal agreements, or
memorandums of understanding with an of the municipalities listed. I have no knowledge of Lehighton Boroughs
Resolution R-16-2025.
You have the right to appeal this partial denial of information in writing to Liz Wagenseller Commonwealth Keystone Building, 400 North Street, 4th Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17120-0225 If you choose to file an appeal you must do so within 15 business days of the mailing date of this agency's response. See 65 P.S. § 67.1101. Please note that a copy of your original Right-to-Know request and this denial letter must be included when filing an appeal. The law also requires that you state the reasons why the record is a public record and address each of the reasons the Agency denies your request. Visit the Office of Open Records website at http://www.openrecords.pa.gov for further information on filing an appeal. If you have further questions, please call Mahoning Township's Open Records Officer, Natalie Haggerty.
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Date Sent
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July 07, 2026 |
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Date Deemed Denied
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July 15, 2026 |
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Date Completed
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July 16, 2026 |
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[email protected] |