Automated License Plate Readers
Summary
The city is leasing 25 more Flock automated license plate readers at up to $87,500 a year. Residents asked about privacy; officials said the cameras only capture plates and color of vehicles and state rules bar surveillance use.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $87,500 per year for two years.
Residents affected by auto theft and nearby law enforcement investigations.
Residents concerned about surveillance near their homes may see privacy trade-offs.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council
A resident urged the council to remove the city's Flock license plate cameras, calling them a privacy-invading digital dragnet with data security risks.
City Council
A resident questioned a flock camera installed on Grand Avenue and asked whether the city is becoming a surveillance state. Councilmember Manos said state law restricts camera data use and that he has asked to personally review how collected information is managed.
Lake Elsinore Approves More Flock Surveillance Cameras Across The City
Lake Elsinore Approves More Flock Surveillance Cameras Across The City Patch
City Council
The city is leasing 25 more Flock automated license plate readers at up to $87,500 a year. Residents asked about privacy; officials said the cameras only capture plates and color of vehicles and state rules bar surveillance use.
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