Operations Committee: September 10, 2026

The Anderson County Television Operations Committee held a public meeting on September 10, 2026, focused on the use of license plate reader (LPR) technology, specifically Flock Safety cameras, by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. The meeting included presentations by law enforcement officials and a Flock Safety representative, who detailed the technology's use in crime solving, data retention policies, and safeguards such as mandatory auditing and access controls. The sheriff emphasized that the cameras only capture license plates on public roads, with no facial recognition or other biometric data collected, and that data is deleted after 30 days. Numerous public speakers expressed strong concerns about privacy, potential misuse, lack of public consent, and the broader implications of surveillance technology. Several commissioners acknowledged the community's opposition and indicated they would consider these views in future decisions. No formal votes or motions were taken during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted the need for clear policies and potential reconsideration of the technology's use in Anderson County.