Flock Cameras Down Due to Vandalism | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Livingston County is shutting down its flock cameras due to rampant vandalism and skyrocketing repair costs—taxpayers footing the bill—despite their proven track record in solving serious crimes. Sheriff Murphy calls it a temporary fix while his team explores tougher mounting, better protection, or alternative surveillance to bring them back without the damage. Meanwhile, state lawmakers are clashing over how long license plate data should be stored—with proposals ranging from 14 to 30 days—raising bigger questions about privacy, law enforcement needs, and who gets to access this sensitive…