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Court Denies Request That It Find Flock Safety Camera Data Is Exempt from Public Records Act

Skagit Valley Herald · Brandon Stone · April 6, 2026

A Skagit County Superior Court judge declined to vacate the November 2025 ruling that Flock camera images qualify as public records under Washington's PRA, despite the cities of Stanwood and Sedro-Woolley arguing that newly enacted SB 6002 rendered the data exempt. The ruling preserves public access to ALPR footage under Washington transparency law.

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