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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 18, 2026Hillsborough

Flock Safety reduces vehicle and license plate data retention period for police surveillance

Flock Safety is shortening the default storage period for vehicle and license plate data captured by police-used cameras from 30 days to 7 days. This change follows reports of law enforcement officers allegedly using the surveillance system for unauthorized personal searches.

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Why It Matters

The policy change limits how long personal travel data is retained by police agencies, affecting the privacy of drivers whose vehicles are scanned by these systems.

Key Facts

  • Flock Safety is reducing the default data retention period for captured vehicle information from 30 days to 7 days.
  • The company is implementing new oversight mechanisms to address reports of unauthorized use of the system by police officers.
  • Investigations revealed instances where police allegedly used the camera system to track individuals for personal reasons.
  • The technology is used by police departments to scan and track license plates and vehicle movements.
  • There is an ongoing public debate regarding the balance between using surveillance for crime investigation and protecting driver privacy.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFlock Safety“Technology company providing license plate scanning cameras to police department”organizationNoticias El Centro“News outlet reporting on the surveillance technology.”