Flock License Plate Reader Surveillance
Summary
Idyllwild and other residents say the automatic license plate reader cameras track their movements without warrants and asked the Board to cancel contracts and ban ALPRs in unincorporated areas. The Sheriff's Department holds contracts for the system.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roy Bleckert cited roughly $10 million in combined city, county and sheriff spending on Flock systems.
Law enforcement, which gains license plate data across the county.
Residents who feel their movements are surveilled without warrants.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting — October 27, 2026
Idyllwild and other residents say the automatic license plate reader cameras track their movements without warrants and asked the Board to cancel contracts and ban ALPRs in unincorporated areas. The Sheriff's Department holds contracts for the system.
California police are illegally sharing license plate data with ICE and Border Patrol
California police are illegally sharing license plate data with ICE and Border Patrol CalMatters
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