The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) want you to have more information about the use of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology.
They're offering new online portals about the Flock cameras. Click here for the TPD portal and here for the LCSO portal.
Press release from City of Tallahassee
The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) and Leon County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) are expanding public access to information about the use of Flock automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology through the launch of new online transparency portals.
The portals provide community members with a centralized resource to better understand how ALPR technology is being used by each agency, while providing access to data related to reads, searches and hits. The portals also include frequently asked questions to help explain the information presented and provide additional context about the technology and its use.
ALPR technology captures images of license plates as vehicles pass cameras and can assist law enforcement with locating vehicles associated with criminal investigations, missing or endangered persons and other law enforcement purposes.
In addition to providing greater public access to information, both agencies have implemented policies governing the professional and appropriate use of ALPR technology. These policies establish accountability measures, including audit trails and oversight of system access and use, to help ensure the technology is used for legitimate law enforcement purposes.
“Technology continues to play an important role in how we keep our community safe, but with that comes a responsibility to be transparent about the tools we use and how we use them,” Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell said. “This portal gives our community greater access to that information and provides another opportunity for us to build understanding and trust with the people we serve.”
“Technology is most effective when the community understands not only how we use it, but why we use it. License plate reader technology gives our deputies another tool to help locate missing persons, identify vehicles connected to criminal activity and advance investigations,” Sheriff Walt McNeil said. “By making this information publicly accessible, we are reinforcing our commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible use of technology in keeping Leon County safe.”
The launch of the portals reflects TPD and LCSO’s shared commitment to transparency and providing the community with access to information about the technology and tools used by local law enforcement.
Community members are encouraged to explore each agency’s portal and review the frequently asked questions for additional information and context.
Tallahassee Police Department Transparency Portal:
https://transparency.flocksafety.com/tallahassee-fl-pd
Leon County Sheriff’s Office Transparency Portal:
