Flock surveillance cameras in county rights-of-way
Summary
Commissioners voted 3-2 to stop permitting Flock cameras and license plate readers on county property, revoke existing permits, and require removal within 30 days — mirroring FDOT's statewide action. Privacy advocates cheer; the Sheriff's Office and some commissioners wanted more input first.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Removal costs fall on permit holders, not the county; the county loses a law-enforcement tool it didn't directly pay for.
Residents concerned about privacy and the potential sale of tracking data.
Law enforcement loses a crime-fighting tool; camera operators must remove devices within 30 days.
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