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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsSeptember 5, 2026Hillsborough County

Florida law enforcement agencies pause use of Flock surveillance cameras pending state regulation

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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 devices before potentially resuming their use.

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Why It Matters

The pause in camera usage affects the surveillance tools available to local police departments and the privacy expectations of residents in areas where these devices were previously deployed.

Key Facts

  • Multiple Florida law enforcement agencies have paused the use of Flock surveillance cameras.
  • The suspension is intended to last until the Florida legislature enacts specific regulations for the technology.
  • Agencies have expressed an intent to potentially bring the technology back into use after regulations are established.

Who's Mentioned

PersonRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”OrganizationFlock“Provider of license plate reader technology”PersonByron Donalds“GOP gubernatorial nominee”PersonRon Cave“Leon County Undersheriff”PersonAbdelilah Skhir“ACLU of Florida representative”OrganizationACLU of Florida“Advocacy group proposing LPR regulations”PersonTommy Ford“Bay County Sheriff who suspended the program”OrganizationFlorida Legislature“Legislative body expected to address LPR rules”PersonAbigail Hall“University of Tampa economics professor”