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Florence board authorizes MOU to install two Flock license-plate readers
Summary
The Florence board on Sept. 16 authorized Mayor Trey Gunn to sign a memorandum with the Mississippi Department of Transportation to place two Flock automatic license-plate readers in the city after a recommendation from Chief Burns; the motion passed unanimously.
The Florence mayor and board voted Sept. 16 to authorize Mayor Trey Gunn to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Mississippi Department of Transportation to place two Flock automatic license-plate readers in the city. Chief Burns recommended the agreement to the board, and the motion carried with Aldermen John Banks, Brian Grantham, Mason Herrin, Kyle Martin and Brent Sistrunk voting Aye.
The memorandum authorizes placement of two automatic license-plate readers operated under MDOT authority (described in the motion as a partnership with the department). The board record lists the action as carried; the meeting minutes do not record additional public comment or debate on the memorandum during the session.
Supporters framed the item as a public-safety measure recommended by the police chief. The minutes do not include technical specifics such as the exact camera locations, data-retention policies, or who will have access to plate-reader data. Those operational details are expected to be defined in the MOU or implementing paperwork between the city and MDOT.
Next steps: Mayor Trey Gunn is authorized to execute the MOU on behalf of the city. The board did not record follow-up directions about data governance, community notification, or a review period in the meeting minutes.
