NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)September 5, 2026Hillsborough
Florida law enforcement agencies pause use of Flock surveillance cameras pending state regulation
Multiple law enforcement agencies in Florida have suspended the use of Flock surveillance camera technology. Agencies are waiting for the Florida legislature to establish formal regulations for the technology before potentially resuming its use.
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Residents in affected jurisdictions will see a temporary halt in the use of automated license plate recognition and surveillance technology by local police while state lawmakers determine the legal framework for its operation.
Key Facts
- Multiple Florida law enforcement agencies have paused the use of Flock surveillance cameras.
- The pause is intended to allow the Florida legislature and other groups time to enact regulations.
- The technology may be brought back into use after regulations are established.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who halted the use of Flock cameras on state roads.”organizationFlorida legislature“Body expected to enact regulations regarding the technology.”organizationFlock“Provider of the surveillance camera technology being paused.”otherFlock“Provider of automated license plate reader technology.”personByron Donalds“GOP gubernatorial nominee supporting the halt of LPR usage.”personRon Cave“Leon County Undersheriff advocating for accreditation standards.”personAbdelilah Skhir“ACLU of Florida representative advocating for legislative limits.”organizationACLU of Florida“Advocacy group pushing for strict data retention and usage limits.”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the policy shift is occurring.”personTommy Ford“Bay County Sheriff who suspended the use of Flock cameras.”personAbigail Hall“Economics professor at the University of Tampa studying surveillance and privacy”