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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Political candidates across multiple states oppose the use of Flock surveillance cameras

Candidates for various state and federal offices are campaigning on platforms to restrict or ban the use of Flock surveillance cameras. The technology is being framed by these candidates as a concern regarding corporate power and civil liberties.

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Why It Matters

The debate over the use of automated license plate recognition technology by law enforcement is becoming a central campaign issue for candidates in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida.

Key Facts

  • Candidates for governor in Wisconsin are seeking to limit the use of Flock surveillance cameras.
  • Candidates in Pennsylvania have expressed support for a total ban on the technology.
  • A congressional candidate in Michigan has publicly labeled the use of these cameras as un-American.
  • A Senate candidate in Florida is actively selling merchandise as part of a campaign against the cameras.
  • The primary point of contention cited by candidates involves the power of the technology companies providing the surveillance systems.

Who's Mentioned

other6,000“Number of communities where Flock cameras are reportedly running.”personWilliam Lawrence“Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Michigan.”personMoMo Zhou“Vice president of communications at Flock Safety.”locationMichigan“A congressional candidate in this state called the cameras un-American.”personDan McKee“Democratic Governor of Rhode Island.”personMitchell Davis III“Chief of police in Hazel Crest, Illinois.”personStacy Garrity“Republican Pennsylvania Treasurer.”personHelena Foulkes“Former CVS executive and primary opponent to Dan McKee.”locationFlorida“A Senate candidate in this state is selling merchandise opposing the cameras.”personJosh Chavez“HVAC installer and critic of surveillance technology.”locationWisconsin“Candidates for governor in this state want to limit surveillance cameras.”personCayce Myers“Attorney and professor at Virginia Tech.”personDavid Crowley“Democratic nominee for Wisconsin governor.”personTom Tiffany“Republican U.S. Rep. from Wisconsin.”personJosh Shapiro“Democratic Pennsylvania governor.”personRon DeSantis“Outgoing Republican Governor of Florida.”personTom Barrett“Incumbent U.S. Rep. in Michigan.”organizationFlock Safety“The company providing the automated license plate reader technology.”personMichael Soyfer“Attorney for the Institute for Justice.”locationPennsylvania“Candidates in this state support a ban on surveillance cameras.”personAngie Nixon“Democratic Senate nominee in Florida.”other10,000“Number of missing people Flock claims to have helped reunite with families.”personGina Hinojosa“Democratic gubernatorial candidate.”organizationFlock“The company providing the surveillance camera technology being debated.”personJames Talarico“Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas.”personDonald Trump“President of the United States.”