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Flock Cameras Must Be Pulled From Florida State Roads Within 30 Days, DeSantis Orders
FDOT revoked permits for readers on state roads and ordered local agencies to remove them within 30 days amid privacy and misuse concerns.
- On Monday, the Florida Department of Transportation revoked permits for automated license plate readers on state highways, ordering their removal within 30 days per Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's executive directive.
- DeSantis cited reports of misuse and data privacy concerns, characterizing the camera expansion as 'out of control' during remarks last week and stating he opposes creating a 'surveillance state.'
- While proponents argue ALPRs help law enforcement solve serious crimes and locate missing persons, critics highlight data privacy concerns and potential for abuse, as systems track vehicle details in shared databases.
- Following the state directive, sheriff's offices in Putnam, Duval, Clay, and Nassau counties announced they will discontinue using license plate readers, with Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters stating his agency will 'fully comply with FDOT's directive.'
- The order applies only to the 'State Highway System,' meaning cameras on local roads may remain operational, though DeSantis suggested the Florida Legislature consider tighter statewide regulations next year.
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FDOT Revokes Permits for License Plate Readers on State Highways
The Florida Department of Transportation is revoking permits for automated license plate readers installed by local law enforcement agencies within state highway rights-of-way, citing privacy, surveillance and misuse concerns. In an Aug. 31 memorandum, FDOT said all existing approvals for license plate recognition systems issued to local law enforcement agencies are being revoked. Agencies must […]
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Orlando SentinelFlorida orders Flock cameras off of state roads
Florida is revoking permits for Flock cameras and similar license-plate readers on state roads, dealing a blow to local law enforcement agencies that say they’re a critical crime-fighting tool.
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