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ALPR/Flock surveillance

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Public comments (5)

OpposedPaul MarolaOct 13, 2026

Detailed patent analysis arguing Flock cameras identify people, not just plates, and criticized omitted data including Miami-Dade shutting down ALPRs; asked for an evening meeting and ballot referral.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 45:23 →
OpposedJeremy WarnerOct 13, 2026

Called the sheriff's conflict-of-interest response unprofessional and said guardrails should have preceded implementation.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 56:04 →
OpposedLauren MayersOct 13, 2026

Accused the board of deferring to the sheriff at the workshop and said only Nowicki raised the conflict of interest.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 58:03 →
OpposedBrandon SpencerOct 13, 2026

Said he served the sheriff a default notice over warrantless surveillance and threatened the board's funding authority if it continues.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 1:15:40 →
OpposedHeather VernilloOct 13, 2026

Argued the camera network builds a surveillance state and questioned why the Flock contract was private and camera siting unapproved.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 1:21:16 →