Gov. Ron DeSantis' FDOT is taking down Flock cameras statewide due to privacy concerns

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Eric Daugherty

JUST IN: Gov. Ron DeSantis' FDOT is hereby TAKING DOWN Flock cameras statewide over privacy concerns in state rights-of-way

All existing permits for automated license plate readers, even installed by local law enforcement, in state highway rights-of-way — are REVOKED

FDOT is also “ceasing the issuance of all future requests for LPR systems within its jurisdictional authority"

DESANTIS A FEW DAYS AGO: "What the HELL is going on with this?!”

“I don't want to have this become a surveillance state.” 

“I see a police officer using this to track his ex-girlfriend?”

“I'm all about having law enforcement have tools to be able to hold criminals accountable.”

“I think that's important that we do that. And no one's been stronger on law enforcement than me.”

“I think this has happened very quickly. I think people are right to be concerned.”

“I wanted an AI bill of rights that could have addressed this and others, other issues.“

“It needs to be overhauled for SURE.”

“These cameras, the license plate readers, I think it's out of control.”