Manatee County Commissioners debate authority over Flock license plate cameras

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – The debate over Flock license plate readers played out at the Manatee County Commission, with commissioners divided over the technology and how much control the county should have over its use.

The cameras, installed by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, automatically capture license plate information and can help law enforcement locate vehicles connected to criminal investigations.

But some commissioners and residents say the technology raises serious privacy concerns…

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