Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for changes to the growing use of Flock license plate reader cameras, saying the technology has gone too far and could threaten Floridians’ privacy.
Flock cameras ‘out of control’
DeSantis addressed the issue Wednesday during an event at Florida International University in Miami, where he announced partnerships between the state’s emergency management agency and colleges and universities.
“I think these cameras, the license plate readers, I think it’s out of control,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis said the technology has evolved beyond uses such as toll collection and is now being used by police and sheriff’s offices for criminal surveillance.
“I’m all about having law enforcement have tools to be able to hold criminals accountable,” DeSantis said. “But I don’t want to have this become a surveillance state.”
He also tied his concerns to his push for an "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights,” noting that Flock uses artificial intelligence.
“I think it needs to be overhauled for sure,” DeSantis said.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for changes to the growing use of Flock license plate reader cameras, saying the technology has gone too far and could threaten Floridians’ privacy.
Flock cameras ‘out of control’
DeSantis addressed the issue Wednesday during an event at Florida International University in Miami, where he announced partnerships between the state’s emergency management agency and colleges and universities.
“I think these cameras, the license plate readers, I think it’s out of control,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis said the technology has evolved beyond uses such as toll collection and is now being used by police and sheriff’s offices for criminal surveillance.
“I’m all about having law enforcement have tools to be able to hold criminals accountable,” DeSantis said. “But I don’t want to have this become a surveillance state.”
He also tied his concerns to his push for an "Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights,” noting that Flock uses artificial intelligence.
“I think it needs to be overhauled for sure,” DeSantis said.
Read more on CBS12.com.
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