Aden says Florida removal is disappointing for public safety
Okaloosa County sheriff
“This is disappointing from a public safety standpoint.”
Source and context
Official statement
About this source
Aden says the FDOT order is disappointing for public safety while confirming his office will remove cameras and await clearer legal guidance.
Before the quotation
Aden responded to FDOT's revocation of permits for readers on state-highway rights-of-way.
After the quotation
His office also chose to remove remaining county-right-of-way devices and did not rule out future ALPR use.
How this statement is classified
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 FDOT removal is at issue. Aden expressly calls its effect disappointing and argues the cameras were useful, even as he complies.
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