A public meeting to discuss the use of Flock Cameras in Oldham County

Oldham County public meeting on Flock automated license-plate reader cameras, held November 13, 2026. County and La Grange law-enforcement officials described the cameras’ use in investigations, including vehicle thefts, hit-and-runs, homicides, warrants, and missing-person cases. Officials said Oldham County Police Department currently has seven cameras and pays $21,000 annually; La Grange Police Department operates four. The Sheriff’s Office does not deploy its own cameras but accesses the system through the county police. Existing records are searchable for 30 days, and participating agencies share access through a network. No contract award, purchase, or funding vote was taken.

Residents raised concerns about privacy and Fourth Amendment rights, potential misuse by authorized users, data security and retention by Flock, accuracy, outside-agency access, and the recurring cost. Officials described supervisory spot checks, monthly audit downloads, an automated audit-assistance tool, user training, and compliance with a recently enacted Kentucky statute; they said they had not identified improper use requiring discipline. Residents proposed stronger or independent audits, measurable review standards, and dialogue on policy. Officials gave mixed responses on meeting with residents to discuss policy. The meeting did not decide whether to continue, cancel, or expand camera use.