EVERETT — The city of Everett is seeking a judgment in Snohomish County Superior Court that Flock camera footage is not considered public record, court records show.

On Nov. 19, the City Council unanimously authorized the city to seek the judgment. The city filed the request Tuesday.

Flock Safety cameras are automated license plate readers that use artificial intelligence to analyze vehicle footage. Many law enforcement agencies across the country have implemented the technology as an investigative tool to help locate stolen vehicles and missing persons.

The city argues that Flock footage is only public record once an agency downloads the data, which happens when officers search for a vehicle in the Flock system.

On May 29, Jose Rodriguez submitted a public records request to the city

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