Court allocates $45,000 from surplus for sheriff's license-plate reader program; privacy questions raised
Polk County approved a $45,000 allocation from surplus to support the sheriff's license-plate reader (Flock) program after staff said state funds are no longer allowed for such systems; a sheriff's representative defended operational use while commissioners asked about access and oversight.
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Polk County Commissioners Court voted on Oct. 13 to provide $45,000 from excess revenue to support the sheriff's license-plate reader program after staff reported the state determined state funds may not be used for Flock camera systems. The county had previously authorized $9,000 from the sheriff’s asset forfeiture fund as a required match; the sheriff’s request requested an additional $45,000, bringing the program cost to $54,000.
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