# Florida Counties Dismantle and Relocate LPR Systems

Jefferson County, Florida, has discontinued its contract with Flock Safety to dismantle its automated license plate reader (LPR) camera network following a statewide directive to remove such devices from state roads and growing public privacy concerns. Concurrently, Miami Beach and several South Florida municipalities are seeking alternatives to maintain LPR capabilities by relocating cameras to private properties and requesting a pause on enforcement deadlines from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). These developments reflect shifting regulatory and community attitudes toward surveillance technology procurement and use in Florida.

- Jefferson County ended a **$50,000 contract (2023-2026)** with Flock Safety for LPR cameras, citing public feedback and privacy concerns.
- Miami Beach and neighboring municipalities are exploring private property deployment of LPRs as FDOT revoked permits for state road installations.
- Procurement professionals should note emerging opportunities in private-sector LPR deployments and anticipate evolving permit and regulatory requirements in Florida.
- Vendors specializing in LPR technology may find new markets in municipal partnerships that navigate state restrictions by leveraging private property agreements.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
- Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
- Office of the Governor of Florida
- City of Miami Beach

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Much of Miami Beach's core infrastructure is part of the state highway system, and asks for an immediate pause on enforcement of the 30-day removal deadline and a process for local law enforcement agencies to petition for continued permitted use of LPR systems.
> — Letter signed by multiple South Florida mayors

> After careful consideration and listening to the public’s feedback—including both those who supported and those who opposed the use of this technology—I have made the decision to discontinue the use of FLOCK/LPR camera technology in Jefferson County.
> — Mac McNeill, Sheriff

> Obviously we're not forcing it on anybody. That would be illegal, but it's people who volunteer to utilize their properties, whether it be a hotel, a condo. And, actually, many private businesses have reached out to me, saying, 'Sign me up, I want to be part of this.'
> — Steven Meiner, Mayor of Miami Beach

### Sources
- [A Rural Florida County Quietly Built a Flock Camera Network. Now It’s Dismantling It. | Bolts](https://boltsmag.org/jefferson-county-florida-rural-sheriff-dismantles-flock-camera-network) - boltsmag.org
- [Miami Beach wants to move license plate readers to private property](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/state/florida/miami/2026/09/17/miami-beach-move-license-plate-readers-private-property/91805247007) - usatoday.com