NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 27, 2026Hillsborough
Pasco Sheriff’s Office terminates use of Flock and automated license plate reader systems
The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is ending its use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and Flock camera systems in public areas. Sheriff Chris Nocco announced the termination of the interlocal agreement, which was originally established in 2024, in a letter to the Board of County Commissioners.
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The removal of these surveillance systems changes the methods used by local law enforcement to track vehicle movements in public spaces throughout Pasco County.
Key Facts
- The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office is ending its use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems.
- The agency is also terminating its use of Flock camera systems in public areas.
- The decision ends an interlocal agreement that was originally approved in 2024.
- Sheriff Chris Nocco communicated this decision via a letter to the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”organizationFlock“Provider of license plate detection camera technology”organizationPasco County Board of County Commissioners“Local governing body overseeing the agreement”personCarl Gunn“Resident protesting camera use”personJack Mariano“Pasco County Commissioner”personChris Nocco“Pasco County Sheriff”organizationPasco County Sheriff’s Office“The law enforcement agency ending the use of the surveillance technology.”