NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)September 5, 2026Hillsborough
Florida law enforcement agencies pause use of Flock surveillance cameras pending state regulation
Multiple law enforcement agencies in Florida have suspended the use of Flock surveillance technology. Agencies are waiting for the Florida legislature to establish formal regulations for the use of this surveillance equipment before potentially resuming operations.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
Residents in affected jurisdictions will see a temporary halt in the use of automated license plate recognition and surveillance technology by local police while the state determines the legal framework for its future use.
Key Facts
- Multiple law enforcement agencies in Florida have paused the use of Flock surveillance technology.
- The pause is intended to allow the Florida legislature and other groups to enact regulations regarding the technology.
- The suspension of use is temporary, with the possibility of resuming operations after regulations are established.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who halted Flock camera use on state roads.”organizationUniversity of Tampa“Academic institution where Abigail Hall teaches.”organizationFlorida legislature“Body expected to enact future regulations”organizationFlock“Provider of surveillance technology”personByron Donalds“GOP gubernatorial nominee supporting the suspension.”personRon Cave“Leon County Undersheriff discussing accreditation standards.”personAbdelilah Skhir“ACLU of Florida representative advocating for legislative limits.”organizationACLU of Florida“Advocacy group pushing for strict LPR regulations.”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the policy shift is occurring”personTommy Ford“Bay County Sheriff who suspended the use of Flock cameras.”personAbigail Hall“Economics professor at the University of Tampa.”