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NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)September 5, 2026Hillsborough

Florida law enforcement agencies pause use of Flock surveillance cameras

Multiple law enforcement agencies in Florida are suspending the use of Flock surveillance technology. Agencies are waiting for the Florida legislature to establish formal regulations for the technology before potentially resuming its use.

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Why It Matters

The suspension of these cameras changes how law enforcement monitors public spaces and tracks vehicles in participating jurisdictions until state-level rules are established.

Key Facts

  • Multiple law enforcement agencies in Florida have paused the use of Flock surveillance cameras.
  • The pause is intended to allow the Florida legislature and other groups to create regulations for the technology.
  • Agencies may resume the use of the surveillance technology after regulations are enacted.

Who's Mentioned

personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida”organizationFlorida legislature“Legislative body expected to enact regulations”organizationFlock“Provider of license plate reader technology”personByron Donalds“GOP gubernatorial nominee”personRon Cave“Leon County Undersheriff”personAbdelilah Skhir“ACLU of Florida representative”organizationACLU of Florida“Advocacy group calling for legislative limits”