Seven Reports of Vandalism to Flock Cameras in Columbia, MO, Revealed
A records request revealed seven reports of vandalism to Flock cameras in Columbia, Missouri, filed between January 1 and September 30. The Columbia Police Department redacted the specific locations of these incidents, citing Missouri's Sunshine Law.
Columbia Jefferson City, MO, October 5, 2026 — A recent records request has uncovered seven reports of vandalism targeting Flock cameras within Columbia, Missouri, over a nine-month period. The incidents were filed between January 1 and September 30 of the current year.
The Columbia Police Department confirmed these reports following a request for public records. However, the specific locations where the vandalism occurred have been withheld from public disclosure.
Officials cited Missouri’s Sunshine Law as the reason for redacting the precise addresses and geographical details of each incident. The law allows for the protection of certain information that could compromise investigations or public safety.
Details regarding the nature of the vandalism, the specific dates and times of the incidents, or any subsequent actions taken by law enforcement beyond the initial reporting were not provided in the records request summary. The name of the contractor responsible for the cameras or their maintenance was also not specified. The total number of Flock cameras deployed in the city is not detailed in the information available.
The summary does not include information on whether any arrests were made, the estimated cost of repairs, or if any fines were issued in connection with these vandalism cases.
Story summarized from the original created by Alison Patton on abc17news.com, see more information here.
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