Titusville Police put Temporary Pause to Flock Automated License Plate Reader Program
The Titusville Police Department is temporarily pausing its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program through Flock following recent developments involving the Flock license plate reader program a
The Titusville Police Department is temporarily pausing its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program through Flock following recent developments involving the Flock license plate reader program and the Florida Department of Transportation’s decision to revoke existing permits for LPRs located within FDOT rights-of-way.
TPD currently has several Flock LPRs located within FDOT rights-of-way. This is not to be confused with the School Zone Speed Enforcement Program, which remains unaffected.
The decision to temporarily pause the program does not come lightly. TPD’s ALPR program has been an invaluable investigative tool, providing leads that have resulted in arrests and successful prosecutions involving a variety of crimes, including homicides, thefts and other violent offenses. This technology has also assisted officers with locating missing people, recovering stolen property and removing numerous firearms from the streets.
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In July, Interim Chief Wright ordered a review of TPD’s current ALPR General Order and requested that the policy be compared with available best practices and guidance from the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Congress and the American Civil Liberties Union. That policy revision is nearing completion.
Since July, TPD has also been working on internal changes aimed at strengthening the program, particularly as it relates to privacy concerns, accountability and best practices. Flock has also made revisions and updates to its program that will be reviewed as part of this process.
During the temporary pause, TPD will continue working to finalize its policy revision and the internal safeguards and operational changes which are already underway.
Once that work is complete, the department plans to present the updated policy, TPD’s internal changes and the changes implemented by Flock to the Titusville City Council. At that point, the department and City leadership can determine together whether the ALPR program should resume operations.
“This is a temporary operational pause that allows us to take a deeper look at the program, strengthen our policies and safeguards, and ensure that any future use of ALPR technology reflects both effective public safety practices and our responsibility to maintain the public’s trust,” said Interim Chief Tyler Wright.
Photo and story credit: City of Titusville. Originally published by City of Titusville.
