LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. — St. Tammany Parish’s neighbors in Livingston Parish are preparing to vote on an ordinance that would place new restrictions on private surveillance cameras, including Flock license plate readers, near public roads.
The proposed ordinance would restrict private security and surveillance devices from being placed within parish maintained rights of way.
That means Flock cameras could still be used on private property, but their placement near public roads could become more limited if the ordinance is approved.
Supporters of the proposal have pointed to privacy concerns and questions surrounding how surveillance technology is being used around public roadways.
The Livingston Parish Council is expected to take up the proposal Thursday.
The ordinance would not create a complete ban on Flock cameras. Instead, it would regulate where privately owned cameras can be placed in relation to parish maintained property.
The debate comes as Flock cameras continue to receive increased attention across Louisiana over privacy, data collection and government access.
For St. Tammany Parish residents, the vote is worth watching closely. A neighboring parish is now considering restrictions on technology that has become increasingly common throughout communities across the region.
Should St. Tammany Parish consider similar restrictions?