Monongalia County Commission approves Flock Safety automated
Monongalia County, WV — Monongalia County Commission approves Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) surveillance program
Monongalia County, WV · Monongalia County Commission approves Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) surveillance program
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- December 10, 2025
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
The Monongalia County Commission voted on December 10, 2025 to approve a three-year contract using $60,000 in opioid settlement funds for 20 Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras, over resident privacy objections.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Monongalia County, WV |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Monongalia County Commission approves Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) surveillance program |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy |
| News report | Monongalia County Commission Faces Privacy Concerns Over New Surveillance Technology - West Virginia Public Broadcasting |
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