Missouri governor orders guardrails on Flock cameras and ALPRs
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- Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed an executive order to establish safeguards around automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras.
- The order is intended to protect residents' constitutional rights and prevent misuse of data collected by such readers.
- The order requires most license plate and vehicle data to be permanently deleted within 30 days.
- Vendors are prohibited from selling, sharing, or commercializing Missouri-generated data.
- The technology is restricted to legitimate criminal justice and lifesaving purposes only.
- The order prohibits combining automated license plate readers with AI facial recognition technology.
- Misuse of the cameras will trigger criminal referrals, disciplinary proceedings, and possible officer license revocation.
- Governor Kehoe called the order a 'first step' and encouraged local agencies to voluntarily comply until state lawmakers take action.
- Public Safety Director Mark James expressed support, noting the need for guardrails on the technology.
- Flock cameras have faced widespread criticism from privacy advocates and immigration rights advocates, with some police departments banning their use.