Livingston Ordinance Committee Meeting 8 4 26

The Livingston Parish Council's Ordinance Committee met on August 4, 2026, to discuss two main issues. The first was a proposed ordinance to ban private security surveillance cameras, specifically AI-powered systems like Flock cameras, from parish-maintained public rights-of-way. Concerns were raised about privacy, data ownership, and law enforcement access without warrants. The ordinance, which prohibits private security cameras in public rights-of-way but allows them on private property or HOA common areas, was unanimously approved to be sent to the full council. The sheriff confirmed that the parish does not have contracts with Flock and that law enforcement uses other systems responsibly. The second topic involved requiring parish board appointees to take oaths and training on ethics and anti-discrimination, with discussion on vetting, accountability, and disciplinary procedures. The committee agreed to draft a comprehensive ordinance addressing these issues for future consideration.