NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Pasco County Sheriff ends license plate reader camera program
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is terminating an agreement that permits the use of license plate detection systems on county rights-of-way. This decision follows public calls from Governor Ron DeSantis for increased state-level restrictions on the use of automated license plate reader technology.
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The removal of these cameras changes the surveillance infrastructure on county roads, affecting how law enforcement monitors vehicle traffic and how residents' travel data is collected.
Key Facts
- Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is ending the county's license plate reader camera program.
- The program previously allowed license plate detection systems to be installed along county rights-of-way.
- Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly advocated for tighter state restrictions on license plate reader technology.
- Sheriff Nocco described the end of the program as 'disappointing'.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”locationPasco County“Jurisdiction where the program is ending”organizationPasco County Board of County Commissioners“Local governing body”organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“State agency governing state-owned rights-of-way”personChris Nocco“Pasco County Sheriff”