Palm Bay Halts Surveillance Cameras | Orlando News

Palm Bay has paused its controversial license plate reader program, Flock, citing paperwork issues—but insiders say the real reason is growing alarm over mass surveillance. Former police officer Lance Fisher, who signed the original 2021 contract, argues the system was sold as a reactive crime tool, not a privacy-invading monitoring network. He’s exposed troubling cases of misuse and pushed for an immediate shutdown, warning that permit debates distract from the core issue: civil liberties. While Flock Safety insists driver data is automatically deleted after 30 days, city crews have physically covered cameras to signal the halt. Now, Palm Bay is reviewing every camera’s placement and permits, with final decisions resting in the hands of the city council. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b12dda26efe329d