Putnam County sheriff ends use of license plate cameras over privacy concerns

In Florida, Putnam County Sheriff H.D. 'Gator' DeLoach ordered the immediate disconnection of automated license plate readers due to community privacy concerns. This decision reflects a growing backlash against surveillance technology, with Governor Ron DeSantis also expressing worries about potential misuse. The state transportation office revoked local police's ability to install these cameras on highways, aligning with a national trend of local governments canceling contracts with license plate reader providers.