Flock Cameras Explained 📹

Happy Friday, I hope you had a great week. I was very encouraged by what took place the past week or so, on the topic of flock cameras, and the community rallying together to help educate me and many others. Thank you to everyone who participated in the constructive debate that took place.

In this edition:

Thanks for being here, have a great weekend!

After our initial discussion about the new flock cameras coming to Phase 1 of Arrowhead Ranch on the Everything Arrowhead Podcast, there was some heated debate about the topic in the Everything Arrowhead Facebook Group, and admittedly, there were some people pointing out I wasn’t fully informed on how the cameras were to be used. 🤷🏻‍♂️

We were lucky to have our Vice Mayor & City Council Member Laura Tolmachoff, and Arrowhead Lakes HOA VP & Former member of Phoenix PD, Brian Kelley, join us on a follow up episode to discuss what Flock Cameras are, and how they have impacted Arrowhead Lakes, and answered a lot of our questions.

If you have any questions at all about these Flock camera systems and how they’ll be used, check out this week’s episode of the Everything Arrowhead Podcast.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures as part of the Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) widening project:

Sierra Verde resident & HOA board member, Chris Zukowski will be hosting a walking tour through the community at 9am on Saturday, November 8th and on Sunday, November 9th.

Join us for a casual, one-hour walking tour to learn about the plants, trees, and wildlife that make Sierra Verde special! We’ll meet at the ramada in Sierra Verde Park (7130 W. Potter Dr) and depart promptly at 9:00 AM for a leisurely 1.3-mile stroll along the neighborhood sidewalks. Along the way, we’ll explore our HOA’s landscaping plans, discover native Arizona species, and stop to see, smell, and even touch some of the beautiful flowers and plants that thrive in our community.

The tour is free and open to all (Even if you don’t live in Sierra Verde) just bring comfortable shoes, a hat, and some water, and come enjoy a sensory-filled morning walk through Sierra Verde.

You will learn:

The weekend is here, and it is jam packed full of fun & exciting events happening in the NW Valley. Take advantage of this beautiful weather, and have some fun!

Check out the entire WEEKEND LINEUP! Find us on Instagram

[Glendale] Sadly, Food Truck Friday West events are coming to an end. But you still have time to get out the next three Friday’s and enjoy fantastic food from local food trucks. (link)

[Glendale] The Arrowhead Farmers Market is hosting their market at its new location every Saturday from 9am-1pm, at Dream City Church, 21000 N 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308

[Peoria] Peoria residents, this is your chance to get rid of any unwanted electronics, and paper shredding, at Peoria Recycles Day. Saturday, November 8th, from 8am-12pm at the Peoria Sports Complex.

Peoria residents can recycle old electronics and appliances, and shred documents on Saturday, November 8, 8 a.m. to noon, at Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Avenue (enter on 83rd Ave and Mariners Way). Proof of residency will be required.

[Glendale] We’re super excited to see that Bruce Donaldson, good friend of Everything Arrowhead, has an upcoming live music performance on Wednesday, November 19th, from 5-8pm at Tre Bicchieri!

[Glendale] The Arrowhead Hiking Club is hosting their next group hike this weekend, on Friday 11/7 at 4pm. Join us as we hike the East Wing Mountain Trail.

Get all the info these hikes & all of our upcoming hikes at ArrowheadHikingClub.com

This group is for everyone of all skill levels, seasoned backpacker to beginner, we’d love to have you join us.

After last week’s discussion about Flock Cameras in Arrowhead Ranch, Vice Mayor Lauren Tolmachoff and Brian Kelly, VP of the Arrowhead Lakes HOA, join Nick and J.D. to clear the air and answer YOUR questions.

This episode dives deep into what Flock cameras really do — and what they don’t:

• 📸 What exactly is a Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) and how does it work?
• 🚓 How Glendale PD uses the data to solve and prevent crime.
• 💰 Who pays for these cameras — and why the HOA, not the city, foots the bill.
• 🔒 What happens to your data? Can you opt out of being recorded?
• 📉 How crime dropped 25% in Arrowhead Lakes since installation.
• 🏡 How neighborhood safety impacts home values and community security.

Vice Mayor Tolmachoff and Brian Kelly share real examples — from stolen vehicles to SWAT operations — showing how these systems have helped solve serious crimes right here in Arrowhead.

🎧 Watch, comment, and share your thoughts below! 💬

Got more questions for city leaders? Drop them in the comments or email [email protected].

Click here to watch!!

You can find the episode YouTube and Spotify, or EverythingArrowhead.com

How is the market in Arrowhead Ranch? Let’s look at some data from October 2025.

The roller coaster for the Arrowhead Ranch market continues. The fourth quarter is typically slower, but I think the seasonality, plus uncertain economics for a lot of people has many potential buyers sitting on their hands, waiting to see if things will get better.

The small nature of the community size is a big reason for the swings in the number of sales, some months are slow, and some are busy. Some times I wonder why I track it, as there never seems to be any consistent pattern 🤣🤣

Have questions about real estate here in Arrowhead Ranch, or anywhere in the Valley? Reach out to J.D. Manning, My Home Group at (480) 797-8975.

Last week’s trivia question was ‘Which Northern Arizona hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of a bellboy who still knocks on doors to announce room service, decades after his death?’

The answer was: The Monte Vista Hotel

Legend has it that a bellboy who died in the 1950s still roams the hallways, knocking on doors and announcing “room service” to startled guests, even when no one’s there. The historic Monte Vista, built in 1927, has long been considered one of Northern Arizona’s most haunted hotels, with stories ranging from phantom bartenders to ghostly dancers in the cocktail lounge.

Meet Sonic

Sonic was surrendered to our rescue with his siblings. His family was no longer able to care for them. Mom is a Cattle dog and dad is a Shih Tzu. We aren't really sure how all that went down!

Sonic is a character! He is super playful and doesn't mind snuggling after a good play session. He is a puppy! That means there will need to be training and lots of patience!

Sonic is neutered, UTD on vaccines (two more vaccines needed), and microchipped.

Sonic is 3.5 months old and weighs 12 pounds

Learn more about Sonic and the other available pets at Paw Posse Animal Rescue.

We are partnering with Paw Posse Animal Rescue, and will be sharing a pet each week who is available for adoption. If you are thinking of getting a new pet, please consider adoption as a way to find your next best friend.

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