Which Panhandle law enforcement agencies have halted use of automated plate reader tech?

FLORIDA (WJHG/WECP) - A growing list of local law enforcement agencies are choosing not to use automated license plate readers.

Many of these decisions follow a recent announcement from Governor Ron DeSantis that he would be removing Flock cameras from state roadways.

Here is a look at who has opted out in the Panhandle so far.

Agencies opting out of automated license plate readers:

• Panama City Beach Police Department
• Bay County Sheriff’s Office
• Jackson County Sheriff’s Office
• Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
  • Franklin County joins other Panhandle counties in dropping Flock cameras
• Liberty County Sheriff’s Office
  • Liberty County covers Flock cameras with trash bags after deactivation
• Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office
• Walton County Sheriff’s Office
• Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
• City of Lynn Haven
• Springfield Police Department
• Holmes County Sheriff’s Office

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