DeSantis calls flock camera surveillance ‘out of control,’ urges legislative action
DeSantis said 7,169 cameras in Florida need legislative limits as he warned the technology is being used for criminal surveillance.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Flock license plate reader cameras as "out of control" during a Wednesday event at Florida International University, calling for stricter oversight of the surveillance technology.
- Initially deployed for tolling at service plazas and toll roads, license plate readers have evolved into criminal surveillance tools. The DeFlock website reports 7,169 such cameras operating across Florida.
- DeSantis acknowledged law enforcement needs tools to hold criminals accountable but expressed alarm over misuse, citing instances where officers tracked individuals without legitimate purpose. "I don't want to have this become a surveillance state," he said.
- Warning that conditions will worsen without protections, DeSantis stated only the Legislature can provide necessary safeguards, referencing his failed push for an Artificial Intelligence Bill and Rights during the 2026 session.
- DeSantis is reviewing New Hampshire law as a potential regulatory model, noting the state limits license plate reader placement on public rights-of-way. He views this framework as a possible starting point for Florida protections.
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DeSantis says license plate readers are getting 'out of control,' calls for protections for Floridians
DeSantis acknowledged that Flock could help local law enforcement agencies solve crimes. However, he said he doesn't want Florida to become a "surveillance state."
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