Scripts

Phone Call Scripts

Not sure what to say? Here are some examples of how to voice your concern.

For the business owner:
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a small business owner here in Rancho Cordova.
I’m calling about the Flock Safety surveillance contract. As a business owner, I’m deeply concerned about the security vulnerabilities that have been documented.
Federal investigators found that Flock doesn’t require multi-factor authentication, and at least 35 customer account passwords were stolen by hackers. This data is being sold on the dark web.
That means my employees’ movements, my customers’ visits to my business—all of that location data—could be in the hands of criminals.
This isn’t about being anti-police. It’s about choosing vendors we can trust. If Mountain View’s police chief lost confidence in Flock’s security, why should Rancho Cordova trust them?
I urge you to cancel this contract and choose a surveillance vendor that actually follows California law and protects residents’ data.
Can you please let me know your position on this issue?”
Thank you.”

For Parents:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a parent of [number] children in Rancho Cordova area schools.
I’m calling about the Flock Safety cameras tracking our movements around town. Every trip I make with my kids—to school, to the doctor, to church—is being documented and stored.
Recently, we learned that multiple California cities discovered Flock was sharing this data with federal agencies in violation of state law. In one case in Texas, deputies used Flock to track a woman across 83,000 cameras nationwide after she had an abortion.
Our family’s privacy and safety should not depend on a company with a documented pattern of breaking California law.
I’m asking [Council Member Name] to support canceling the Flock contract and holding a public hearing where parents and families can weigh in on surveillance technology.
Our children deserve to grow up in a community that protects their privacy.
Will you support contract cancellation?
Thank you.”

For the immigrant:
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a member of Rancho Cordova’s [country of origin/immigrant] community.
I’m calling because I’m very concerned about ICE access to Flock Safety camera data.
California law—Senate Bill 34—specifically prohibits sharing license plate data with federal immigration agencies. But investigation after investigation has shown that Flock violated this law in cities across California.
In Santa Cruz, they found nearly 4,000 searches with ICE-related terms. In San Francisco, at least 19 ICE searches. Mountain View just suspended their entire system because they couldn’t trust Flock to follow the law.
When federal immigration agencies can track where we live, where we work, where we worship, where we send our kids to school—sanctuary city protections mean nothing.
Rancho Cordova’s immigrant families deserve the protections California law promises. We need you to cancel this contract and choose a vendor that respects our rights.
Will you commit to canceling the Flock contract?
Thank you.”

For the tech employee:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name], a Rancho Cordova resident and [software developer/IT professional/tech worker].
I’m calling about the Flock Safety contract, and I need to share some concerning technical details.
First, Flock’s data can be integrated into Palantir’s Gotham platform—the same system ICE uses for immigration enforcement, with over $200 million in contracts. When Flock data flows to agencies that use both systems, it becomes part of a massive surveillance web.
Second, Senator Ron Wyden’s investigation documented that Flock doesn’t require multi-factor authentication and stolen credentials are being sold online. From a cybersecurity perspective, this is inexcusable.
Third, Flock built a nationwide network designed for maximum data sharing—then ‘accidentally’ enabled settings that violated California law in multiple cities. That’s not a bug, it’s the architecture.
As someone who works in tech, I can tell you: when a vendor repeatedly fails basic security and repeatedly violates the law, you don’t give them more chances. You fire them.
I urge you to cancel the contract immediately.
What’s your position on this?
Thank you.”

Email Scripts

Here are some examples of how to email your concerns.

Option 1 / general:

“Subject: Rancho Cordova Resident Requests Flock Safety Contract Cancellation
Dear [Council Member Name],
I am writing as a Rancho Cordova resident to request immediate cancellation of our city’s contract with Flock Safety.
Recent investigations across California have revealed a disturbing pattern:

• Mountain View (January 30, 2026): Police chief suspended entire Flock system after discovering federal agencies illegally accessed data, stating “I no longer have confidence in the Flock system”
• San Francisco (September 2025): At least 19 searches related to ICE documented, plus access by Georgia and Texas agencies
• Santa Cruz (December 2025): Analysis found nearly 4,000 searches with immigration-related terms performed on behalf of federal agencies
• Richmond (January 2026): Police department shut down system after discovering unauthorized “national search” features were active

All of these violate California Senate Bill 34, which explicitly prohibits sharing ALPR data with out-of-state or federal agencies.
Additionally, Senator Ron Wyden’s federal investigation found:

• Flock does not require multi-factor authentication
• At least 35 customer account passwords stolen by hackers
• Credentials being sold on dark web
• Data exposed to “hackers, foreign spies, and criminals”

This contract deserves proper public review.
I respectfully request the City Council:

1. Cancel the Flock Safety contract immediately
2. Conduct an independent audit of data-sharing settings and access logs
3. Hold a full public hearing on surveillance technology policies
4. Choose an alternative ALPR vendor that actually complies with California law, if license plate readers are deemed necessary

California law is clear. Rancho Cordova should follow it. Our residents—especially our immigrant community—deserve surveillance systems that respect their rights and privacy.
I look forward to your response on how you plan to address this issue.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Street Address, Rancho Cordova, CA zip]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email]”

Option 2 / General:

“Subject: Request to Cancel Flock Contract – SB 34 Violations

Dear [Council Member Name],
I’m a Rancho Cordova resident requesting you support canceling our Flock Safety contract.
Key facts:
✗ Mountain View suspended their Flock system (Jan 30) after illegal federal access
✗ Multiple CA cities documented SB 34 violations (SF, Santa Cruz, Richmond)
✗ Federal investigation found weak security, stolen passwords sold online
Other cities are canceling. Rancho Cordova should too.
Please respond with your position on contract cancellation.

Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Rancho Cordova, CA zip]
[Phone/Email]”

Option 3 / For the business owner:

“Subject: Business Owner Concerns About Flock Safety Contract
Dear [Council Member Name],
I’m writing as a Rancho Cordova business owner regarding the Flock Safety surveillance contract.
From a business perspective, this vendor presents unacceptable risks:

1. LEGAL LIABILITY: Flock’s documented pattern of violating California SB 34 exposes Rancho Cordova to lawsuits. EFF and ACLU are already suing San Jose over Flock’s warrantless searches.
2. SECURITY FAILURES: Federal investigators found Flock doesn’t require multi-factor authentication. Stolen credentials are being sold to criminals. Our customers’ and employees’ location data is vulnerable.
3. VENDOR RELIABILITY: Mountain View’s police chief just stated he has “no confidence in the Flock system.” If they can’t deliver on contract promises, why are we paying them?
4. REPUTATION RISK: Multiple cities are canceling Flock contracts due to public backlash. Rancho Cordova’s business climate suffers when residents don’t trust their local government.

As a business owner, if a vendor repeatedly failed security audits and violated our contract terms, I’d terminate immediately. The city should do the same.
I urge you to:

• Cancel the Flock contract
• Conduct proper RFP process for alternatives
• Hold public hearing before deploying any surveillance technology

Our business community deserves fiscally responsible government that chooses reliable vendors.
Please let me know your position on this issue.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Business Name]
[Rancho Cordova, CA zip]
[Contact Info]”

Option 4 / For the parents:

“Subject: Parent Requests Reconsideration of Flock Surveillance Contract
Dear [Council Member Name],
I’m a Rancho Cordova parent writing about the Flock Safety cameras tracking our families’ movements.
My concerns:
PRIVACY: Every trip with my kids—school drop-off, doctor appointments, church, soccer practice—is documented and stored. This data could be accessed by hackers (passwords were stolen) or federal agencies (documented violations in multiple CA cities).
SAFETY: The Texas case where deputies used Flock to track a woman across 83,000 cameras shows how this system can be weaponized. What happens when a domestic abuser uses Flock data to stalk their victim? Washington state is already grappling with this issue.
TRUST: The cameras were introduced without parents having any say. We weren’t consulted. We weren’t informed. Our children’s daily routines are being monitored without our consent.
I support law enforcement having effective tools. But those tools must:
✓ Follow California law (Flock doesn’t)
✓ Protect our data (Flock doesn’t)
✓ Have community consent (Flock doesn’t)
Please support canceling this contract and holding a public hearing where families can weigh in on surveillance policies.
Our children deserve to grow up in a community that respects their privacy.

Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Parent of [#] children in Rancho Cordova area schools]
[Rancho Cordova, CA zip]
[Contact Info]”