Event Brief
DeSantis targets “out of control” license plate readers
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 26, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: Gov. Ron DeSantis said license plate readers used by law enforcement have become “out of control” and called for protections for Floridians. He acknowledged that Flock can help agencies solve crimes, but warned Florida not to become a “surveillance state.”
WHO: Gov. Ron DeSantis
WHAT: DeSantis criticized license plate reader use and urged protections for residents while acknowledging the technology’s investigative value.
WHEN: Aug 26, 2026 at 8:36 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: DeSantis said he wants to prevent Florida from becoming a “surveillance state” as license plate readers are described as “out of control.”
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