Van Buren becomes latest Arkansas city to limit use of Flock security cameras

Van Buren announces changes to its use of Flock cameras, following similar action by Greenwood and Fort Smith | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

VAN BUREN -- The Van Buren Police Department has reviewed and updated its policies regarding license plate readers in the city, according to Police Chief Jonathan Wear.

Van Buren becomes latest Arkansas city to limit use of Flock security cameras

VBPD is reducing data retention from 30 days to 7 and restricting full access to Van Buren police employees.

Van Buren police chief announces new limitations for Flock Safety cameras

Chief Jonathan Wear with the Van Buren Police Department took to social media Wednesday morning to provide a statement on automatic license plate reader cameras (ALPRs), a topic that has been highly controversial across the country.