Lynchburg Police Pause Flock Cameras | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Lynchburg’s police department has paused its use of Flock license plate reader cameras—not due to mistakes, but to rebuild public trust by listening to community concerns. Chief Ken Edwards emphasizes safety and confidence, pledging to balance tech-driven crime-fighting with community support. The cameras have already helped track stolen vehicles, locate missing persons, and assist in criminal investigations. Next, the department will partner with city officials and an independent third party to review policies, training, and usage practices. Transparency remains intact as the ALPR policy and…