Shannon Taylor backs Flock cameras with guardrails
Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney and Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Virginia's 1st District
“As a prosecutor, my top priority has been to keep my community safe. I have seen firsthand how this type of technology has helped detectives and other members of law enforcement solve the most heinous crimes and deliver justice. However, there must be guardrails put on the use of surveillance technology. Whether it is independent audits or usage regulation, there are ways to maintain the public safety benefits of Flock cameras while ensuring that privacy is protected.”
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Interview
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VPM candidate questionnaire for Virginia's 1st Congressional District, published September 23, 2026. Wittman did not respond; VPM compiled his answers from public statements and his record.
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Virginia public media stations asked congressional candidates for their stance on Flock and other automatic license plate readers in their districts. The answers were lightly edited for style and clarity.
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VPM noted that her opponent, Rep. Rob Wittman, did not respond to the questionnaire and had not publicly stated a stance on Flock.
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Case context: Should Flock-style license-plate surveillance networks exist?
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The reference point is whether networked license-plate reader systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Taylor says the technology has helped solve serious crimes but that guardrails such as independent audits or usage rules are needed to protect privacy. She supports keeping the cameras with limits, which fits Mixed or conditional rather than Defended or excused.
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