Commissioners push sheriff to drop Flock cameras; note contract already signed

Jun 17, 2025

At the retreat, Commissioner Tarpley urged the sheriff to remove Flock cameras from county use; Commissioner Elsberry said the sheriff had already signed the contract. Commissioners also raised concerns about deputies wearing several different uniforms.

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Commissioner Tarpley told colleagues that the sheriff "needs to take off the Flock cameras," pressing for a rollback of the camera program as a potential budget and procurement cut. Commissioner Elsberry agreed with the concern over the cameras but said the sheriff "has already signed the contract for the cameras," indicating the procurement may already be committed.

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