Patrick Barry

Statement summary

Patrick Barry said license plate readers can help solve crimes but that he does not support deploying Flock cameras as designed without stronger safeguards and community input. He listed conditions for any future use, including data limits, audits and public reporting.

“Automated license plate readers can help solve crimes, but public safety cannot come at the expense of privacy and public trust. I do not support deploying Flock cameras as designed without stronger safeguards and community input. Any future consideration should include a clear public-safety need, cost-benefit analysis, strict limits on data retention and access, prohibitions on improper sharing or tracking, regular audits, and transparent public reporting. Because many communities contract with the Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services, local elected officials and residents should also have a voice. Technology should serve the community while protecting constitutional rights and individual privacy.”