Mahoning Request July 07, 2026

Records Requested

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.

Agency Response

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.

Provided Records

Status Information

Date Sent July 07, 2026
Date Deemed Denied July 15, 2026
Date Completed July 16, 2026
Sent-to Address [email protected]