In Titusville and Brevard County, residents are deeply concerned about the deployment of Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by local law enforcement. These high-tech surveillance devices were installed without clear, publicized consent or adequate discussion with the citizens whose tax dollars fund them and whose movements are tracked by them.

Marketed under the guise of enhancing public safety, these ALPRs represent a profound overstep of privacy. Thousands of law-abiding citizens are now monitored daily on their commutes, school runs, and errands. Our public roads have been quietly transformed into a persistent tracking network.

Privacy Invasions: Extensive research from civil liberties organizations, including the ACLU, demonstrates that mass surveillance tools like ALPRs consistently lead to data misuse and the unwarranted monitoring of everyday citizens.

Disputed Effectiveness: The actual effectiveness of these tools in deterring crime is highly disputed, with evidence frequently falling short of the promises made by third-party tech vendors.

The Slippery Slope: If persistent tracking becomes normalized, the broader implications are severe. Today, it is license plate readers; tomorrow, it could expand to facial recognition and beyond.

While technology can support law enforcement, it must never come at the expense of our fundamental constitutional rights. We must strike a balance that prioritizes community trust and civil liberties. In Titusville, the unchecked presence of these cameras severely disrupts this balance. Our rights should not be overridden in closed-door meetings; they demand a transparent, community-wide conversation.

We call upon the Titusville City Council and local law enforcement to:

Halt the use of Flock Safety ALPRs immediately and then engage with community stakeholders to explore more transparent, less intrusive means of maintaining public safety.

Please join us in this essential fight for privacy and civil liberties. Together we can ensure that our streets remain free from unjust surveillance. 

Your voice matters. Sign this petition to demand the removal of Flock Safety cameras from Titusville today.