Proposed state legislation could affect Snohomish County Flock cameras
EVERETT — A state bill filed last week could affect how local police departments are allowed to use Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers.
Senate Bill 6002 would place restrictions on how long police departments can retain data, what crimes they can investigate with the technology, who can have direct access and where they can collect footage. It would also require agencies to register ALPR systems with the state attorney general’s office and keep detailed logs of each time their network is accessed.
The bipartisan bill would be the first legislation in Washington to regulate the use of ALPRs. It’s co-sponsored by Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, D-Tacoma, and Sen. Jeff Holy, R-Cheney.
Many Snohomish County law enforcement agencies have said Flock cameras have contributed to significant decreases in vehicle theft and have been beneficial in locating suspects.
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