Grant will extend county's Flock license-plate reader lease; residents cite privacy concerns

Aug 19, 2026

The county accepted a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant to continue leasing the Flock license-plate reader program; public commenters and at least one participant warned the technology is "an illegal, unreliable, and unethical invasion."

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Commissioners approved grant-funded continuation of the county's Flock license-plate-reader lease after staff said the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority awarded funds but declined travel expenses, slightly raising the county match.

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