Town of Estes Park
P.O. Box 1200
Estes Park, CO 80517
Media contact: Kate Miller
Public Information Officer
970-577-3701
June 10, 2025
Join the conversation about “flock safety cameras” and how they could be used in Estes Park
Facilitated Conversations take place June 24 and 26
The Estes Park Police Department wants to know what community members think about “Flock Safety Camera” technology and its potential use at major highway entrances/exits to Estes Park. Flock Cameras are license plate recognition cameras that help law enforcement agencies identify vehicles to support critical public safety operations like locating missing children or adults (AMBER or Silver Alerts), and locating fugitives, suspects of crimes and stolen vehicles. License plate data is stored in a secure system for 30 days, accessible only by authorized personnel. If Flock Cameras are installed in Estes Park in the future, they would add to a network of existing license plate recognition cameras positioned by other agencies along roadways surrounding the community.
The Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) will offer two Facilitated Conversations to gather community input on the potential installation of Flock Cameras in Estes Park. These conversations will take place at the Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth Street, on June 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and June 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. All community members are invited to attend. Police Chief Ian Stewart will join the group to provide information, listen to the conversations, and answer any questions that arise.
Facilitated Conversations is a program offered by EVRJP to allow groups of people to work together toward solving disputes or having conversations where conflict or potential conflict is present. This service is free and able to be utilized by any group within the Estes Valley. EVRJP is a partnership between the Estes Park Police Department and a community-based non-profit. For more information, please visit estes.org/restorativejustice.
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