Monroe County ends Flock camera program over constitutional concerns

3 September 2026.

Monroe County commissioners voted 8-1 on Tuesday to end the Sheriff's Office use of Flock Safety automatic license plate recognition cameras. The resolution passed after an extended public comment period exceeding 80 minutes, during which residents offered varied perspectives on the technology, with the majority opposing its deployment. The cameras use automated systems to read and track vehicle license plates, which law enforcement can cross-reference with data to identify vehicles of interest in criminal investigations. Commissioners cited constitutional concerns as the basis for discontinuing the program. The decision reflects ongoing debate across jurisdictions about the balance between public safety capabilities and civil liberties considerations regarding surveillance technology. Monroe County joins other communities reassessing their use of such systems. Readers can check whether their own county commissioners have considered or adopted policies regarding license plate reader technology.

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