MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – The Dane County Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to remove $80,000 in funding for the Dane County Sheriff’s Office to use the Flock automatic license plate reader system.
Board Chair Patrick Miles cited concerns over privacy and how the technology is used.
“There are well-documented concerns about how this company operates and uses its technology to violate people’s 4th Amendment rights,” Miles said. “The board’s action supports protecting our community from a proven bad actor. We have full confidence in our Sheriff and deputies, and we are open to considering other companies that have stronger safeguards in place. At a time when Flock, some of its law enforcement partners, and federal immigration enforcement agencies have been found to collect and misuse personal information for tracking and surveillance in ways that violate constitutional rights, the board has a responsibility to act.”…