On 12 August 2026, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) deployed a Flock‑type surveillance camera as part of an ongoing police investigation in the city. The device was taken down a few hours after its installation, ending its brief operational period.
The camera in question belongs to the Flock family of high‑resolution surveillance equipment that has been incorporated into the SPVM’s toolkit over recent years. These devices are capable of capturing detailed video footage, which police have used to support various investigative efforts.
The removal of the camera occurred shortly after it was set up, indicating that the deployment was limited to a specific, time‑sensitive need. No further details about the nature of the investigation or the reasons for the rapid withdrawal have been released by the police department.
Flock cameras have become a recurring element of Montreal’s law‑enforcement surveillance strategy, appearing in multiple operations across the city in the past few years. Their adoption reflects a broader trend of using advanced imaging technology to gather evidence and monitor locations of interest during criminal inquiries.
At this stage, the SPVM has not provided additional information regarding the investigation linked to the camera’s use, nor have they explained why the equipment was removed so quickly. The brief deployment underscores the police department’s practice of employing specialized surveillance tools for targeted investigative purposes.