Knox County to remove all Flock cameras in 30 days
By The BriefBrief
Knox County Commission voted unanimously to remove all Flock Safety advanced license plate readers from the county within 30 days after concerns raised about potential police abuse and data privacy risks. Commissioner Shane Jackson and attorney Greg Isaacs discussed the decision on WATE’s “Ask Isaacs.”
WHO:Knox County Commission; Commissioner Shane Jackson; Attorney Greg Isaacs; WATE (Ask Isaacs with Lori Tucker)
WHAT:Unanimous vote to remove all Flock Safety advanced license plate readers (ALPR cameras) from Knox County within 30 days.
WHEN:Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 12:49 PM ET
WHERE:Knox County, Tennessee
WHY:Concerns were raised about potential police abuse and data privacy risks associated with the Flock Safety license plate readers.
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