NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)September 3, 2026Miami-Dade County
Palm Beach County Halts New Flock Camera Permits
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Palm Beach County commissioners have suspended the issuance of new permits for Flock license plate reader cameras due to concerns regarding public privacy and safety. This action follows a broader state-level directive to remove similar surveillance technology from state roads.
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OrganizationPalm Beach Sheriff's Office“Operates 83 license plate readers in the county”other83“Number of license plate readers operated by the Sheriff's Office”other49“Number of states where Flock data is used by law enforcement”otherPalm Beach CountyOrganizationFlorida Department of Transportation“Recently removed Flock cameras from state right-of-ways”other55“Number of AI sensors deployed on Clematis Street”PersonGregg K. Weiss“Palm Beach County Commissioner”OrganizationCenter for Smart Streetscapes“Research group conducting a separate mobility study in West Palm Beach”PersonJoel Flores“Palm Beach County Commissioner who proposed the pause”OrganizationFlock Safety“Surveillance technology company providing license plate readers”PersonMaria Sachs“Palm Beach County Commissioner”otherFlock