NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 26, 2026Hillsborough
Pasco County Sheriff terminates license plate reader agreement
Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco announced the termination of an agreement to use license plate detection systems within the county. The decision to remove the devices was made despite the Sheriff's stated objections to the move.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The removal of these license plate readers changes the surveillance infrastructure used by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office to monitor vehicle movement in the area.
Key Facts
- Sheriff Chris Nocco announced the termination of the license plate reader agreement.
- The agreement involved the placement of license plate detection systems in Pasco County.
- Sheriff Nocco expressed personal objections to the removal of the devices.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who expressed opposition to surveillance state concerns”locationPasco County“The jurisdiction where the license plate readers were located.”organizationPasco County Board of County Commissioners“Governing body that withdrew support for the agreement”other700“Number of times a Haines City officer allegedly searched for his estranged wife'”personChris Nocco“Pasco County Sheriff”other30“Number of days the Sheriff's office retained license plate data”