Independence KY ends Flock ALPR cameras (Aug. 2026)
Independence, KY — Mayor Announces Removal of All Flock Safety ALPR Cameras After Resident Opposition (Aug. 2026)
Independence, KY · City of Independence, KY mayoral announcement on Flock camera removal (Aug. 2026)
- Status
- Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Applies to
- Independence Police Department
- Enforced by
- City of Independence
The mayor of Independence, in Northern Kentucky, said the city will take down all of its Flock license-plate cameras after residents raised privacy and data-safety concerns, even though he personally supported the technology.
Who is protected: Drivers in Independence, KY
Legal detail
Independence, KY (Kenton County): mayoral/administrative decision announced by press release in August 2026 to remove all Flock Safety ALPR cameras (15 installed; 5 additional purchased July 2026) following a public meeting at which residents raised privacy and data-security concerns. No council vote reported; no removal timeline given. Part of a Northern Kentucky wave (Newport, Fort Thomas, Fort Mitchell, Erlanger, Taylor Mill, Edgewood) after state HB 58 took effect July 15, 2026.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Independence, KY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | City of Independence, KY mayoral announcement on Flock camera removal (Aug. 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| News report | Independence removing Flock cameras — WVXU |
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