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Resident Jackson urges data safeguards as Trenton renews Flock license-plate reader program
Summary
After a resident raised questions about whether local license-plate reader (LPR) data is shared with federal agencies, Trenton police explained retention and access rules and the council approved renewal of the city's Flock LPR agreement, with officials citing policy and audits to limit misuse.
A Trenton resident who identified himself only as Jackson urged the city council on March 2 to clarify whether the city shares license-plate reader data with federal agencies and to strengthen safeguards before renewing the city's partnership with Flock Safety.
"I have serious concerns about how license plate reader data may be shared with federal agencies," Jackson said during the public-comment period, asking the mayor and council to explain the city's historical practices on sharing, retention and cross-agency access.
Chief Jake Hawkins responded that the Trenton Police Department shares LPR information with 262…
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