Martinsville Police decreasing number of Flock cameras

Martinsville Police are reducing their Flock Safety camera deployment from 41 cameras down to 9 permanent cameras citywide—originally peaking above 80—after state grant funding from former AG Jason Miyares' Operation Ceasefire and Operation Bold Blue Line programs ended. Each Flock camera costs $3,000 per year. The reduction reflects a broader pattern of cities scaling back as outside funding evaporates.