EUGENE, Ore. - The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is halting its contract with Flock Safety for automatic license plate recognition cameras, according to LCSO officials.

No cameras have been installed in the county yet. According to sheriff's officials, coordination between local agencies is crucial for the effectiveness of ALPR systems in crime prevention.

Sheriff Carl Wilkerson emphasized the technology's potential benefits.

"ALPRs have proven their benefit to our residents with the capture of multiple murderers over the past year," Wilkerson said.

The Oregon legislature will soon review the use of ALPR technology by law enforcement, which could impact local policies.

The Sheriff’s Office plans to work with residents and partner agencies to ensure law enforcement tools align with comm

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