PLYMOUTH – The debate over the use of FLOCK cameras by Marshall County law enforcement officials continues to heat up.
FLOCK cameras typically refer to the automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems made by Flock Safety. These AI-enabled cameras are commonly mounted on poles at intersections and freeway entrances to scan passing vehicles, track license plates, and log vehicle characteristics (make, model, color) into a shared police database.
You can see where these cameras are located by going to https://deflock.org/
A local resident with extensive knowledge of the technology involved, Don Nunemaker, came before the Commissioners to speak against the devices in the county.
Nunemaker went on to cite his concerns for infringement of Fourth Amendment rights.
Commissioner Jesse Bohannon later voiced his support of Nunemaker’s concerns.
President of the Commissioners, Stan Klotz, weighed in with a desire to move cautiously.
