Missouri Governor Implements Guardrails for Flock Safety Cameras and ALPRs

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has issued a new executive directive establishing strict guardrails for the use of Flock Safety cameras and Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) across the state. The policy aims to balance public safety initiatives with the privacy rights of Missouri residents. Under the new guidelines, law enforcement agencies must adhere to standardized data retention periods, limit the sharing of captured information with third parties, and ensure that surveillance data is used exclusively for legitimate criminal investigations. The move comes amid growing concerns from privacy advocates regarding the widespread deployment of high-tech surveillance tools in public spaces. By formalizing these regulations, the state government seeks to prevent potential misuse of data while maintaining the effectiveness of modern crime-fighting technology. Local departments are now required to audit their current usage and align their operational protocols with these new state-mandated privacy standards.