Florida county finds 11 unauthorized surveillance cameras
Authorities in St. Lucie County, Florida, have found 11 Flock license plate reader cameras installed along public roads without permits or identifiable owners. County officials have given the operators 30 days to remove the cameras and may cover them with plastic bags in the meantime to block recording. Police and residents remain concerned about privacy and data use, as it's unclear who controls the cameras or whether they're actively recording.
- 11 Flock cameras found unpermitted in St. Lucie County
- Owners have 30 days to remove the devices
- Authorities may cover cameras to obscure footage
- Identity and data use of camera operators remain unknown
- Residents express strong privacy and safety concerns
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