NewsSan Pedro GazetteAugust 28, 2026Pinellas
St. Petersburg residents meet to discuss Flock automated license plate readers
Residents gathered on August 15 at the Barack Obama Library to discuss the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in St. Petersburg. The meeting was organized by the group DeFlock St. Pete to address concerns regarding the technology.
Read the full story at San Pedro GazetteWhy It Matters
The meeting highlights growing community interest in the deployment and privacy implications of automated license plate reader technology used by local law enforcement.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationFlock Safety“Company providing automated license plate reader technology to the city.”locationBarack Obama Library“Location of the community meeting.”organizationPinellas County Sheriff’s Office“Reported user of Flock Safety technology.”organizationSan Pedro Gazette“Outlet reporting on the town hall meeting.”personAnthony Holloway“St. Petersburg Police Chief who defended the department's use of cameras.”organizationDeFlock St. Pete“Group educating residents and pushing to end city contracts with ALPR companies.”personZach Schira“Leader of DeFlock St. Pete who presented on the risks of ALPR technology.”personRichie Floyd“City Council Member (District 8) who reportedly expressed interest in proposing ”personCarl Gunn“Local resident known as the 'Flock blocker' for protesting against the cameras.”organizationSt. Petersburg Police Department“User of the Flock Safety camera system.”