Lapeer County delays vote on Flock license-plate reader system after privacy concerns

Nov 20, 2025

The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners tabled a planned purchase of 24 Flock license-plate readers after public commenters and multiple commissioners raised Fourth Amendment and data-sharing concerns. The proposed five‑year plan carried an initial $104,600 cost and $83,500 annual fees.

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The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners voted to table a proposal to buy a 24-camera Flock license-plate reader system until January after an extended public comment period and questions from commissioners. The purchase had been presented with an initial cost of $104,600 and an annual recurring cost of $83,500 for four years, and proponents said the system would help local and regional investigations.

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