Flock License Plate Reader Cameras
At a glance
- What: the sheriff's license plate reader system (about $76K a year, 22 to 25 cameras).
- Where it stands: on August 24 the board ordered the cameras removed within 30 days, terminated the contract and redirected $76K to a sheriff mobile command center. As of October 12 the readers and network were decommissioned.
- Next: physical removal date pending; cameras bagged until then.
Background
- Approved at the October 3, 2024 Info Meeting and October 14, 2024 regular meeting.
- First year was funded with forfeiture money and about 28 of roughly 250 staff have access.
- The contract required 30 days' notice and renews in November.
Decisions (August 24)
- Cameras to be removed within 30 days.
- Contract terminated.
- $76K redirected to a sheriff mobile command center.
Status and next steps
- As of October 12 the readers and network were decommissioned.
- Physical removal date pending and cameras bagged until then.
Discussion time
About 35 minutes across 3 meetings (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 - Board of Commissioners | 3 |
| 2026-08-24 - Board of Commissioners | 25 |
| 2026-08-10 - Board of Commissioners | 7 |
Log
- 2026-10-26 - Board of Commissioners Meeting - Adam Jones reported the contract was terminated effective October 23 and the cameras covered; Flock had not given a removal date.
- 2026-10-12 - Board of Commissioners - Attorney reported readers and network decommissioned the previous Wednesday, removal pending; Kester's motion to bag the cameras until removal passed.
- 2026-08-24 - Board of Commissioners - Sheriff Simmons and a Flock representative spoke; voice votes with no recorded opposition to remove cameras in 30 days, terminate the contract and reallocate the $76K.
- 2026-08-10 - Board of Commissioners - Public address opposing the cameras; resident warned citizens would remove them by January 2027.