Palm Bay Suspends Citywide Flock ALPR Network Over Roadside Crash Safety Hazards
PALM BAY, FL (The Palm Bayer) — City Manager Matthew Morton and Police Chief Jeff Spears issued an emergency order Friday at 11:59 AM directing the immediate suspension and physical hooding of all Flock Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras citywide.
Palm Bay administrative leadership acted decisively as public safety defenders the moment an independent technical audit revealed that vendor equipment violated Florida highway crash safety standards and roadside clear zones. Field crews began placing black canvas covers over camera optics across the municipal street network…
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