Florida restricts use of Flock Safety surveillance cameras statewide
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- Developments
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- Repetition
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What happened
The Florida Department of Transportation rescinded all prior approvals for automatic license plate readers on state roads, setting a 30-day deadline for equipment removal. This state directive led to Miami-Dade County's Sheriff's Office completely halting its 84 Flock devices. Governor Ron DeSantis had previously criticized the technology, stating its use had expanded beyond original tolling purposes into criminal surveillance.
Why it matters
The state's regulatory action directly impacts Flock Safety's operations in Florida, where the company had deployed cameras widely. The directive forces local law enforcement agencies to suspend or remove surveillance programs that utilize the technology.
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Who's involved
- Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company providing the cameras
- FloridaState imposing increasing regulatory restrictions and outright bans on the technology
- Miami-Dade CountyCounty that completely halted its license plate recognition camera program
- Florida Department of TransportationState transportation agency that issued the memo rescinding approvals
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Flock SafetySpeculative
Flock Safety might face reduced revenue in Florida due to the state directive halting license plate reader use.
- Miami-Dade CountySpeculative
Miami-Dade County may need to adjust operational costs associated with the suspension of its surveillance program.
- Florida Department of TransportationSpeculative
Florida Department of Transportation could face costs related to equipment removal and operational changes.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Flock Safety and WINK are facing state scrutiny regarding the use of their surveillance technology in Florida.Sub-event
DeSantis criticized surveillance technology and directed limits on its use in Florida.1 source
- Flock Safety technology was used for law enforcement purposes in Florida on September 3rd.Sub-event
- Florida banned license plate cameras on September 3rd.Sub-event
- Florida state leadership approved funding for surveillance cameras, with James Uthmeier serving on the Cabinet board.Sub-event
- Sheriff in Leon County suspended Flock Safety camera use, and the Governor announced removal of cameras on state highways.Sub-event
- Flock cameras are deployed throughout Palm Bay, Florida, and state leadership has expressed concern regarding the surveillance technology.Sub-event
- Flock Safety surveillance cameras are being deployed in Florida and are now targets of vandalism.Sub-event
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- Police in Florida utilized Flock cameras during a sting operation.Sub-event
Surveillance technology use expands beyond tolling purposes across Florida.1 source
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Florida
state of the United States of America
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Related events
- Flock Safety technology was used in New Mexico on September 8, 2026, for law enforcement purposes.
- Flock Safety surveillance cameras are being deployed and utilized across Northeast Florida, with specific deployment noted in Jacksonville, leading to public policy discussions.
- Advocates for banning surveillance technology in Alabama.
- The President has weighed in on issues surrounding surveillance technology used by law enforcement in various states.
- Law enforcement in Colorado began using Flock Safety technology on May 26, 2026.