Knox County Mayor Asks Commission to Ban Use of Flock Cameras

Two Tennessee Politicians Are Taking Aim At Flock’s Growing Surveillance Empire

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs and Rep. Tim Burchett are both calling for action as Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers continue spreading.

WWE Star Turned Mayor Issues Statement Urging Lawmakers To Prohibit Use Of “Flock Cameras And Similar Devices” – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Danielle

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, also known as former WWE wrestler “Kane,” issued a statement on Monday against the use […]

Tennessee State Rep. Jason Zachary Says Flock Camera Legislation Coming in January After Knox County Mayor Calls for Temporary Ban

State Representative Jason Zachary (R-Knoxville) on Monday said the Tennessee General Assembly will consider legislation to regulate license plate reader (LPR) cameras, including those produced by Flock Safety, after Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs urged county commissioners to temporarily ban the devices, citing the lack of state or federal regulations and guidelines. Jacobs expressed his concerns about the Flock cameras, which critics say could…

Knox County mayor joins others in questioning Flock cameras

(The Center Square) – Automated license plate readers, also known as Flock cameras, have no place in Tennessee's Knox County, Mayor Glenn Jacobs said Monday.

Knox County Mayor Jacobs, Commissioner Thompson issue statements on license plate reader concerns

Knox County leaders are asking for a halt on new license plate readers due to privacy concerns, wanting a detailed review before expanding surveillance.

Knox County mayor asks commission to ban use of Flock cameras

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs asked the County Commission to ban the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) such as Flock cameras until federal or state regulations are in place. In a press release on Monday, Jacobs said he didn't believe the devices have a place in Knox County. This [...]