NewsIslander News (Key Biscayne)September 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Five Florida county sheriffs discontinue use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras
At least five Florida county sheriffs have ended their contracts with Flock Safety, citing concerns regarding the potential misuse of vehicle-location data collected by the company's automated license plate reader cameras. This move follows a growing backlash against the surveillance technology, which is widely used by law enforcement to track stolen vehicles and locate missing persons.
Read the full story at Islander News (Key Biscayne)Why It Matters
The decision impacts how local law enforcement agencies monitor vehicle movement and access real-time data, potentially altering the tools available for criminal investigations in those jurisdictions.
Key Facts
- At least five Florida county sheriff offices have stopped using Flock Safety camera systems.
- The primary reason cited for the discontinuation is concern over the potential misuse of vehicle-location data.
- Flock cameras are historically used by law enforcement to recover stolen vehicles.
- Flock cameras are historically used by law enforcement to locate missing persons.
Who's Mentioned
personDaniel Perez“Former Florida House Speaker”personSam Garrison“Incoming Florida House Speaker”personChris Nocco“Pasco County Sheriff”locationFlorida“State where the sheriff offices are located”personMichelle Cook“Clay County Sheriff”personT.K. Waters“Duval County Sheriff”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”personDusty Arnold“Liberty County Sheriff”organizationFlock Safety“Provider of license plate reader technology”personH.D. Gator DeLoach“Putnam County Sheriff”