Norfolk Police Department Flock ALPR Program Policy (2024)
Norfolk, VA · Norfolk PD Directive, Flock Safety ALPR (2024)
Norfolk Police Department directive governing use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras, including retention, sharing, and audit requirements.
Technical detail
Norfolk PD directive on Flock Safety ALPR cameras restricts queries to documented criminal investigations or missing-person cases, sets 30-day default retention, restricts sharing to authorized partner agencies, requires audit log retention, and mandates an annual report to Norfolk City Council.
Who is protected: Norfolk residents and drivers
Who must comply: Norfolk Police Department personnel
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Norfolk, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-05-01 |
| Enacted | 2024-04-15 |
| Citation | Norfolk PD Directive, Flock Safety ALPR (2024) |
| Enforced by | Norfolk PD Internal Affairs; Norfolk Police Civilian Oversight Board |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | Norfolk PD — Flock Safety ALPR Operational Directive ↗ |
Related consumer data privacy rules elsewhere
- Vermont Data Broker Law (H.211) · Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Chatrie v. United States (Fourth Amendment protection for lo · Blocked / in litigation
- House Bill 2512 — Banning surveillance pricing by rideshare · Proposed / pending
- Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) (H.R. 7757) · Proposed / pending
- Maine LD 61 (employer surveillance disclosure & prohibition) · In effect
- Washington SHB 1672 (employee monitoring notice, ADS restrictions, emotion AI ban) · In effect
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