Bandera - flock cameras

Bandera city officials cited concerns about rising crime in Bandera and Bandera County as a reason to support contracting with Flock Safety Systems. According to the Bandera Bulletin, FBI crime data and city records obtained through a public information request do not show evidence of a significant increase in major crime categories during the past five years.  Bandera City Council Member Lynn Palmer, a supporter of the program, said concerns about crime influenced her vote of the contract. Bandera City Council rescinded the contract on May 12. Crime statistics from the Bandera City Marshal’s Office and FBI data reported by the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office do not show a significant increase in major crime categories during the period reviewed.