Springfield Police Maintain License Plate Reader Policy Despite New State Order
Springfield police officials have stated that a new executive order signed by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, which places restrictions on license plate readers, will not alter their current policies or the way they utilize their Flock cameras. Governor Kehoe's executive order was signed on Wednesday, aiming to regulate the use of these surveillance technologies across the state. However, the Springfield Police Department has indicated that their existing protocols for deploying and managing Flock cameras already align with or exceed the new state-mandated restrictions. This suggests that the department has been operating with a level of internal oversight and policy that anticipates or addresses concerns typically raised about such technology. The announcement clarifies that for Springfield residents, the operational use of license plate readers by local law enforcement will remain consistent with past practices.
