NKY Flock-camera backlash and competing police-technology plans
Key Questions
What is the current status of Flock camera discussions in Kenton County?
The Kenton County Fiscal Court met on July 13 to discuss Flock automated license plate readers but made no decision. Residents can still voice concerns, while the Kenton Police Department is requesting bids for its own ALPR system.
What new state law applies to Flock camera data usage?
A new state law now in effect requires 90-day data retention and places restrictions on sharing information from the cameras.
What action is Rep. Thomas Massie taking regarding Flock cameras?
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has vowed to withhold federal money from cities using Flock cameras and is preparing new legislation to address the issue.
More than 100 Flock cameras have been documented across NKY. Newport, Fort Mitchell, Independence and Erlanger have dropped Flock amid privacy and effectiveness concerns, while Covington considers a roughly $6 million Axon package for mobile ALPRs, AI and drones. New state retention limits and allegations of personal tracking keep safeguards and transparency central.