Port St. Lucie police limiting use of license plate readers after state directive

Alachua Police Department: ALPRs are valuable tools that must be used appropriately

Alachua Police Department Chief Jesse Sandusky wrote, "As of now, the remaining LPR cameras in service that do not meet the FDOT permit criteria will remain operational while we continue to monitor relevant court proceedings, legislative developments, and guidance from state and federal authorities regarding the use of this technology and its potential Fourth Amendment implications."

Florida Gov. DeSantis points to New Hampshire as model for license plate reader rules

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida should look to another state as FDOT orders license plate readers off of state roads.

ECSO, PPD Suspend Automated License Plate Readers Following State Directive : NorthEscambia.com

On Tuesday, both the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and the Pensacola Police Department announced they are suspending their use of Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera networks. The local announcements follow sweeping state action taken Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. In a statewide directive, the Florida Department of Transportation moved to shutter the rapidly expanding [...]

Big cases assisted by license plate readers in Central Florida

As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state-owned roads, law enforcement leaders and privacy advocates remain divided over whether the technology is an essential crime-fighting tool or an invasion of privacy. Sheriffs say license plate readers have played a critical role in solving major cases across the state.

Meiner Leads South Florida Mayors in Asking DeSantis to Keep License Plate Readers

MIAMI (VINnews) – Several South Florida mayors have joined Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner in a letter urging Florida officials to reconsider a decision requiring the removal of automated license plate readers from state roads. Meiner initiated the letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue after FDOT revoked permits […]

Port St. Lucie police limiting use of license plate readers after state directive

The Port St. Lucie Police Department has temporarily paused the use of automated license plate reader technology following a state mandate to remove cameras from highway rights-of-way.