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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough

Pasco County Sheriff ends license plate reader agreement with County Commissioners

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco is terminating an interlocal agreement for license plate reader cameras on county rights-of-way, effective September 30, 2026. The decision follows a shift in support from the Board of County Commissioners regarding the use of the surveillance technology.

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Why It Matters

The removal of these cameras will change how law enforcement monitors traffic on county roads and may impact the tools available to deputies for investigating crimes and locating missing persons.

Key Facts

  • The interlocal agreement for license plate reader cameras on county rights-of-way will terminate on September 30, 2026.
  • The original agreement was unanimously passed by the Board of County Commissioners on December 10, 2024.
  • The termination does not affect license plate readers installed by private entities (HOAs, CDDs, retail) or those on state-owned rights-of-way.
  • Sheriff Nocco states that current Pasco County policy restricts data retention to 30 days, while state law allows up to two years.
  • Sheriff Nocco states that system searches are currently limited to felonies and select misdemeanors and felonies tied to a specific case number or call for service.
  • Governor DeSantis expressed concern that the use of license plate readers is 'out of control' and suggested legislative action is needed.
  • Governor DeSantis is reviewing New Hampshire's restrictions on license plate readers as a potential model for Florida.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”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”