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Tampa Police Removes 17 License Plate Readers Amid Statewide Review of Flock Safety Network

Tampa Police will remove 17 ALPRs from state highways as Hillsborough County reviews compliance with new Florida restrictions on license plate reader networks.

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FDOT revoked general-use permits for ALPRs in state highway rights-of-way and ordered removal within 30 days, following Governor Ron DeSantis’ criticism of license plate reader networks. [1] Tampa Police will remove 17 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from state highway rights-of-way within 30 days as mandated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). [2] Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier acknowledged on September 1, 2026, that automated license plate readers have helped catch hundreds of child predators and assisted in tracking the suspect in the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. [3] The Tampa Police Department announced on September 1, 2026, that it will remove 17 ALPRs located within the right-of-way of state roads within the next 30 days. [4] Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is reviewing its ALPR network to determine whether FDOT’s restrictions will require removal of cameras in the county. [5] TPD’s ALPR system since 2021 has contributed to 622 arrests, 485 recovered vehicles, 68 recovered firearms, and 14 missing persons located. [6] Since 2021, the Tampa Police Department stated that ALPRs have helped with 622 arrests, 485 vehicles recovered, 68 firearms recovered, and 14 missing persons located. [7] The Polk County Sheriff's Office stated on September 1, 2026, that it has already started the process of removing ALPRs from state rights of way. [8]
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  1. FDOT revoked general-use permits for ALPRs in state highway rights-of-way and ordered removal within 30 days, following Governor Ron DeSantis’ criticism of license plate reader networks. · Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
  2. Tampa Police will remove 17 automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from state highway rights-of-way within 30 days as mandated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). · Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
  3. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier acknowledged on September 1, 2026, that automated license plate readers have helped catch hundreds of child predators and assisted in tracking the suspect in the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
  4. The Tampa Police Department announced on September 1, 2026, that it will remove 17 ALPRs located within the right-of-way of state roads within the next 30 days. · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
  5. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is reviewing its ALPR network to determine whether FDOT’s restrictions will require removal of cameras in the county. · Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
  6. TPD’s ALPR system since 2021 has contributed to 622 arrests, 485 recovered vehicles, 68 recovered firearms, and 14 missing persons located. · Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.
  7. Since 2021, the Tampa Police Department stated that ALPRs have helped with 622 arrests, 485 vehicles recovered, 68 firearms recovered, and 14 missing persons located. · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
  8. The Polk County Sheriff's Office stated on September 1, 2026, that it has already started the process of removing ALPRs from state rights of way. · FOX 13 Tampa Bay
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