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Hi, my name is [name] and I live in [neighborhood], District [number].

I'm calling about the automated license plate readers in the county.

I'd like the Commissioner to vote against renewing that contract, and to have the cameras taken down. These cameras photograph every car that passes them and keep the record. That is a search of people nobody suspects of anything, and I do not think the county has the authority to run one.

This does not stop any investigation. If deputies have reason to suspect somebody, they can go to a judge and get a warrant.

Is there an address where I can send that in writing? Thank you for your time.

Subject: Please vote to end the county license plate reader contract

Dear Commissioner [Last name],

My name is [name] and I live in [neighborhood]. I am asking you to cancel the county contract for automated license plate readers.

Sheriff Hardwick admitted in an interview with the 904 Now that he shares county data with outside agencies, including the FBI.

Our community deserves safety without sacrificing our fundamental right to privacy.

These are within the board's power:

* Vote Against Renewal & Cancel the Contract: End the current Flock Safety agreement as soon as terms allow.
* Turn the Cameras Off and Take Them Down: Remove every unit the county pays for, fixed or vehicle-mounted.
* Delete What Has Been Collected: Explicitly require the vendor to purge all local logs and confirm the deletion in writing.
* Take the Vote in the Open: Place this item on a regular agenda with dedicated public comment, not as a consent item.

Will you vote to end the contract? Thank you in advance for your response.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Street Address / Neighborhood]
St. Johns County, FL

Sources:
Florida DOT directive, and the agencies that followed it
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2026/08/31/jso-ends-license-plate-reader-use-following-fdots-directive/

St. Johns County Sheriff's Office search audit log
https://haveibeenflocked.com/pd/3775-st-johns-county-fl-so/audit?sort=date_desc

Sheriff Hardwick interviewed by The 904 Now
https://youtu.be/jaG-TAOtfbg

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Subject: Demand to Decommission ALPR Systems & Stop Data Sharing

Dear Sheriff Hardwick,

As a St. Johns County taxpayer, I am writing to state my strong opposition to your agency's deployment of warrantless mass surveillance infrastructure in violation of the 4th Amendment.

Public data from HaveIBeenFlocked.com shows that our local vehicle tracking data has been fully shared nationwide.

Public safety relies on trust, not indiscriminate surveillance. I call on you to coordinate with the County Commission to implement these changes immediately:

* Cancel the Contract: Oppose renewal and terminate the Flock platform agreement at the earliest legal date.
* Turn the Cameras Off and Take Them Down: Immediately shut down and dismantle all fixed utility pole and vehicle-mounted systems.
* Delete What Has Been Collected: Ensure all historical resident data is purged from the vendor's servers and provide written confirmation to the community.
* Support Open Public Hearings: Address these capabilities openly in a regular commission meeting rather than via a consent agenda.

I look forward to your prompt response on how you intend to phase out these systems.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Street Address / Neighborhood]
St. Johns County, FL

Source:
St. Johns County Sheriff's Office search audit log
https://haveibeenflocked.com/pd/3775-st-johns-county-fl-so/audit?sort=date_desc

Good morning. My name is [name]. I live in District [number].

I am here about the license plate readers.

These cameras photograph every car that passes them. Not the ones on a hotlist. Every one. The record keeps the plate, the make, the color, any bumper sticker or damage, and it is stamped with the time and the location of the camera.

Nobody in that record is suspected of anything. That is a search of everyone, run first and justified afterwards, and I do not believe this county has the authority to run it.

I am asking this board to end the program.

One. Vote against renewal and cancel the contract.
Two. Turn the cameras off and take them down.
Three. Delete what has been collected, including the vendor's copies.
Four. Take that vote at a regular meeting, with public comment, not on consent.

This stops no investigation. If deputies have reason to suspect somebody, they can go to a judge and get a warrant, the same as they did before these cameras went up.

I would like to know whether this board will end it. Thank you.

Subject: Public records request, automated license plate readers

To the records custodian,

Under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, I request copies of the following:

1. All contracts, purchase orders, invoices and quotes between [agency] and Flock Safety, or any other automated license plate reader vendor, from [date] to the present.

2. The agency's written policy governing the use of automated license plate readers, including retention period and which personnel may run a search.

3. Any data sharing agreement, memorandum of understanding or network sharing arrangement that lets an outside agency search data captured by cameras this agency operates.

4. A list of the camera locations currently in service.

5. Search audit logs for [start date] through [end date], showing the date of each search, the agency and user role that ran it, and the stated reason. Personal identifying information may be redacted.

I would prefer these in electronic form. If any portion is exempt, please cite the specific statutory exemption for each withholding. If the cost will exceed $25, please give me an estimate before you begin.

Thank you,
[Name]
[Email address]