Flock License Plate Reader Cameras

Context

Sheriff's license plate reader system (about $76K a year, 22 to 25 cameras), 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.

Status

On August 24 the board ordered 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; physical removal date pending and cameras bagged until then.

Log

• 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.