Flock favors regulation over camera removal

Flock Safety company statement

“Rather than banning a critical public safety tool, we support thoughtful legislation and strong privacy, transparency, and accountability guardrails”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Florida revokes all permits for Flock cameras on state roads

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Reporting

Florida revokes all permits for Flock cameras on state roads (opens in a new tab)

About this source

News 6 reporting on the FDOT memo includes Flock Safety's direct response to the order. The article was updated September 1.

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Before the quotation

News 6 asked Flock Safety to respond to FDOT's directive.

After the quotation

Flock said its technology had helped Florida agencies investigate crimes and find missing people.

How this statement is classified

Condemned

Responding to: Revoking local law-enforcement permits for plate readers in Florida's state-highway rights-of-way is justified by privacy and misuse concerns.

The label describes this statement’s response within the context above.

Why this label?

The company's response directly opposes the removal policy and offers regulation as an alternative.

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